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Of Mind and Music

Play trailer 2:35 Poster for Of Mind and Music PG-13,  2016,  1h 38m,  Drama/ Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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A renowned neuroscientist (Joaquim de Almeida) tries to find the long-lost son (Marcus Lyle Brown) of a talented singer (Aunjanue Ellis) who has Alzheimer's disease.

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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Mar 21, 2016
Featuring outstanding performances and making excellent use of its scenic New Orleans locations, the film handles its delicate subject matter with a deeply affecting emotional restraint. Go to Full Review
Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times Mar 3, 2016
It's too bad that a movie so lovingly steeped in music hasn't more rhythm and flow. Go to Full Review
Joe Bendel Epoch Times May 18, 2016
3.5/5
While Adams does not always skirt every potentially melodramatic pitfall cleanly, the cast and the music always propel the film forward. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Mar 4, 2016
2/4
...a well-intentioned yet wholly ineffective true-life drama. Go to Full Review
Ernest Hardy L.A. Weekly Mar 1, 2016
The whole thing is held together by performances that are superb across the board, Adams' assured direction and delicate, beautiful work by both director of photography Tom Lembcke and composer Carlos Jos Alvarez. Go to Full Review
John Wirt Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) Feb 12, 2016
3/4
"Of Mind and Music," an intimately told story with few characters, surprises with unexpected impact, thanks to the talented cast and the powerful dual forces of music and human kindness. Go to Full Review
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Theodore S Jan 1, 2017 A sweet love story of kindness and compassion. Slow and gentle.
Harry S Dec 14, 2016 Lovely independent drama with great direction from Richie Adams & a beautiful performance from Aunjanue Ellis.
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Cast & Crew

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Richie Adams

Director

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Una Vida

Joaquim de Almeida

Dr. Alvaro Cruz

Bill Cobbs

Stompleg

Sharon Lawrence

Angela Cruz

Ruth Negga

Jessica

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Movie Info

Synopsis A renowned neuroscientist (Joaquim de Almeida) tries to find the long-lost son (Marcus Lyle Brown) of a talented singer (Aunjanue Ellis) who has Alzheimer's disease.
Director
Richie Adams
Producer
Richie Adams, Brent Caballero, Nicolas Bazan, Nancy Green-Keyes
Screenwriter
Richie Adams, Nicolas Bazan
Distributor
Monterey Media
Production Co
Una Vida Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Drug References|Thematic Elements|Some Suggestive Material)
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 12, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.1K
Runtime
1h 38m
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