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Documentary Short
2012
Jury Prize Documentary Short Film
Hip Hop Maestro begins with an overture of kinetic concert footage that reveals linebacker sized maestro, Geoff Double G Gallegos, his symphony, Reepus II in A Minor, and the young, vibrant Los Angeles musicians who willingly give their time and talent to this orchestra known as daKAH. Told in first person narration, Double G chronicles his amazing journey as a young composer whose epic vision of bringing elements of hip hop, jazz, funk and reggae into the symphonic audience despite great odds- a.k.a no $. In three movements, this daKUMENTARY shall demonstrate how Double Gs unique leadership and single- minded determination propels daKAH from the Los Angeles nightclub scene to the magnificent stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Credits
Director:
Christine Lee
Screenwriter:
Christine Lee
Country:
United States
Runtime:
40 minutes
Film Collection:
INNOVATION
Schedule
Yeiser Art Center
Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 1:00pm
Maiden Alley Cinema
Sunday, November 4, 2012 - 1:00pm