Notes in a Minor Key
1994•25m•7.0•Released
DramaMusicComedy
Set in Harlem in 1947, this film is the story of Grandpa Kansas and his jazz band that set out to become world famous only to be thwarted by jealousy and envy - leaving behind shattered dreams and deep regrets. Though made at NYU, this film was produced under Walt Disney / Hollywood Pictures Discretionary Fund Program, and has won the top prize in multiple film competitions by respected institutions, including The Black American Cinema Society, Black Filmmaker Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta / Image Film Festival.
Director
Adisa
Writer
Avery O. Williams
Languages
English
Studio
New York University (NYU)
Cast
Keith David
Kansas
Harry Lennix
Teddy
Kevin Carroll
Alabama Red
Tracy Coley
Peek-Hole
Stephanie Pope
Daisy
Production
Company
New York University (NYU)
Company
Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Company
The Walt Disney Company
Company
Hollywood Pictures
Producer
Adisa
Producer
Avery O. Williams
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