Sparni

Dec 9, 2023

0h 26m

★ 10.0

A Journey of Resilience

Overview

It’s the second semester of junior year for Pierce “Sparni” Sparnroft, a gifted jazz vibraphonist studying at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Sparni’s prospects on the vibes were rejuvenated by their new professor, the world-renowned Steve Nelson, and are to be showcased during a student-driven recital in May 2023. But all the while, Sparni must face a crisis within.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Columbia Journalism School

Sparni Trailers

Cast

Self

Pierce "Sparni" Sparnroft

Self

Steve Nelson

Self

Claudia Sparnroft

Self

Oscar Perez

Self

Nick Barbuto

Self

Dom Carnival

Self

Derick Campos

Self

Lornaa Morales

Self

Tim Nuzetti

Self

Allan Romero

Self

Adrianna Sewell

Self

Will Schetelich

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