Instruments of a Beating Heart

Instruments of a Beating Heart

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In an annual musical performance for first graders, a young girl faces her fears with determination and becomes one of the lead percussionists. Courtesy of The New York Times Op-Docs

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ema Ryan Yamazaki, and producer Eric Nyari.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Executive Producer: Shin Yasuda, Akihiko Sugie, Mizue Kunizane, Adam Ellick
Producer: Eric Nyari
Cinematographer: Kazuki Kakurai
Editor: Mizuki Toriya
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Year: 2024

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In-Person Date

Friday, November 15, 2024 12:15 PM

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Village East by Angelika

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

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All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Hannah Rosenzweig, film subject Jamal Holtz, director John Ortiz, filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with film subject Gay Talese, filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
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The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Joshua Charow, filmmakers and special guests.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.