ABOUT THE FILM | TESTIMONIALS | SCREENINGS | THE FILMMAKER | THE ORCHESTRA | MUSIC | REVIEWS | LINKS | TESTIMONIALS"THIS FILM MOVED ME TO THE ABSOLUTE CORE OF MY BEING. It took me several minutes to regain my composure." Dorothea Courtwright"I HAVE SEEN THE FILM A GRAND TOTAL OF 12 TIMES. At almost every showing, the audience applauded at the end of the film, and came out starry-eyed and raving (truly!)."Catherine Malfitano"BREATHTAKING. A film of extraordinary humanity and soulfulness that brings viewers deep inside a world of excitement, heartbreak, passion, and wonder. IT REAFFIRMED MY LOVE FOR MUSIC."Carol PonderLisa"The film REMINDS US OF WHAT IS BEST IN OURSELVES, and how we can still, in this day and age, rise above what's small and fearful to create A SHARED EXPERIENCE THAT’S JOYOUS AND ENVELOPING."Katherine Greene "Your film not only captured, but validated and communicated the scope of the beauty of our profession.'It made me feel PROUD to be a musician.'"Joan"I have been raving about it for weeks. It's A 'FEEL GOOD MOVIE" WITHOUT THE USUAL HOLLYWOOD TECHNIQUES.'"Miola"The movie ILLUMINATES CORNERS OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WE ALL SHARE. Things that only music can dig up inside us."Bruce Montgomery"The educational value and professionalism of this film are exceeded only by its MOVING AND PERSONAL approach to a wonderful orchestra and its superb musicians."Kim Hill"The word of mouth reviews were amazing. It is HEARTFELT, COMPELLING. You have a classic on your hands, A NATIONAL TREASURE."Michael W. Udow, Professor of Music"THIS FILM MOVED ME TO THE ABSOLUTE CORE OF MY BEING. It took several minutes to regain my composure."Jennifer Girone"Thank you for this wonderful, refreshing film. I saw a special screening for students at the Mancini Institute. COUNTLESS STUDENTS HEADED TO THE PRACTICE ROOMS AFTERWARDS, even though it was late at night. They wanted to put the motivation to good use!"Dana Perlman"A REFRESHING, INTIMATE, and VITAL look at the meaning and reach of art and human creativity. The existential struggles in life were beautifully presented with a depth not usually seen outside the quiet conversations of lifetime friends. IT IS A GIFT."Gail S. Gaines"I ENJOYED ABSOLUTELY EVERY MOMENT -- so much so that part way through I was sad in anticipation of it having to end."Emanuel Ax"The BEST FILM about an orchestra I have ever seen. TRULY UPLIFTING and MOVING".