Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
Feb 19, 2012 · 1h 13m
Director
Mike DibbOverview
For over forty years, virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson has been Britain's most brilliant and best-known female jazz musician. But in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for her services to music, disaster struck. Barbara was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is the story of Barbara's inspiring and creative struggle with this disease, whose physical effects are particularly cruel, and visible, in the life of an improvising jazz musician.
Cast of Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
Crew of Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
About Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
What is Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time about?
For over forty years, virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson has been Britain's most brilliant and best-known female jazz musician. But in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for her services to music, disaster struck. Barbara was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is the story of Barbara's inspiring and creative struggle with this disease, whose physical effects are…
When was Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time released?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time was released on February 19, 2012.
How long is Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
Who directed Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time was directed by Mike Dibb.
Who is in the cast of Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
The cast of Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time includes Barbara Thompson (Self (archive footage)) and Jon Hiseman (Self (archive footage)).