The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process

Nov 23, 2023

1h 25m

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Overview

Sparked by the impending 25th anniversary of the Academy award-winning film Shine, this documentary explores the power of the musical brain. Featuring exclusive, intimate footage of superstar international musicians in their private worlds, it opens an intriguing portal into the musical mind.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

South Australian Film Corporation

May 30 Entertainment

Beyond Entertainment

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Cast

Self

David Helfgott

Self

Daniel Johns

Self

Ben Folds

Self

Simon Tedeschi

herself

Gillian Helfgott

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The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process

Overview

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