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Seymour: An Introduction

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Documentary - 2015
Seymour: An Introduction
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Ethan Hawke directs this intimate documentary portrait of classical pianist, composer, author, teacher and sage Seymour Bernstein.
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Ethan Hawke
Cast:
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Ethan Hawke
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Seymour Bernstein

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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
84 min
Release date:
13 Mar 2015
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
2 wins & 2 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The great joy of the film, whether you know piano or not, is watching Bernstein teach.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
10 Apr 2015
fresh:
Hawke's cinematic etude may not unlock all the mysteries of music, but "Seymour: An Introduction" is universal enough to be understood by a bananafish.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
9 Apr 2015
fresh:
Like a touching master class on living correctly, listening to the charming Bernstein will have you changing keys.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
9 Apr 2015
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Coming off of his superb one-two performances for Richard Linklater in Before Midnight and Boyhood, Hawke continues to work at a creative high level. He demonstrates a rapport and openness with his subject that proves exceptionally affecting.
– Bruce Ingram,
Chicago Sun-Times,
26 Mar 2015
fresh:
Whether or not Hawke got any answers to his questions about the purpose of being artist, seeking them under the guidance of a teacher like Bernstein resulted in this work of art.
– Peter Keough,
Boston Globe,
26 Mar 2015
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