When My Sorrow Died: The Story of Armen Ra and The Theremin

Nov 13, 2015

1h 25m

★ 6.0

The documentary follows Armen’s triumphant return engagement, and ultimately, an expression of beauty and the death of his sorrow.

Overview

Glamorously eccentric and enigmatic Theremin master Armen Ra recounts his dynamic journey in this life-spanning documentary that mixes rare concert performances, candid interviews, and archive material with the magical power of music that can alchemize ancient sorrow into timeless beauty.

Genres

Music

Documentary

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Cast

Armen Ra

Patricia Field

Amanda Lepore

Justin Tranter

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When My Sorrow Died: The Story of Armen Ra and The Theremin

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