American Symphony
Nov 24 2023
•2h 44m
•Documentary, Music
Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Cast
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Jon Batiste
Self
Suleika Jaouad
Self
Lindsey Byrnes
Self
Anna Wintour
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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