Portrait of Jon Batiste as he attempts to finish a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Matthew Heineman's film started as project to chart Batiste's symphony, but it changed almost from the start as Batiste's Grammy nominations happened and Suleika got sick. The focus changed and 1500 hours of film was shot over nine months. The film then changed in the editing all the way until right before it's premiere at Telluride. The result is a film that is deeply moving.
I really liked this film. I liked that it didn't go where anyone expected. I also love the film's expression of the love of two people,. I want to find someone who looks at me the way Jon and Suleika look at each other.
Actually I love the film so much that I want to see more of what happened. I would love to see what else was going on. I would also love a physical media release with a commentary track because after seeing Batiste and Heinman at a post screening Q&A I know there are many stories to tell about making the film.
This is a wonderful film. Take the time and see this.
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