CinemaOSMovie · 1994 · 0h 25m

Notes in a Minor Key

70%(1)IMDbDramaMusicComedy

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.

Directed byAdisa

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 25m
Language
EN
Released
September 9, 1994
Studios
New York University (NYU)Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)The Walt Disney Company

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Keith David

Keith David

Kansas

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Teddy

Kevin Carroll

Kevin Carroll

Alabama Red

Tracy Coley

Peek-Hole

Stephanie Pope

Daisy

Creative team
Directed by
Adisa
Adisa
Written by
Avery O. Williams
Produced by
Adisa
Adisa
Avery O. Williams

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