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Accent on the Offbeat

Accent on the Offbeat

May 17, 1995 · 57m

Director

Albert Maysles, Deborah Dickson, Susan Froemke

Overview

Accent on the Offbeat is a cinema vérité film about the creation and premiere of the ballet Jazz (Six Syncopated Movements), composed by trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis and choreographed by Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet. A focus of the film is the remarkable contrast - in background, temperament, style and creative approach - between Martins and Marsalis as they unite the disparate worlds of ballet and jazz.

Cast of Accent on the Offbeat

Crew of Accent on the Offbeat

About Accent on the Offbeat

What is Accent on the Offbeat about?

Accent on the Offbeat is a cinema vérité film about the creation and premiere of the ballet Jazz (Six Syncopated Movements), composed by trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis and choreographed by Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet. A focus of the film is the remarkable contrast - in background, temperament, style and creative approach - between Martins and Marsalis as…

When was Accent on the Offbeat released?

Accent on the Offbeat was released on May 17, 1995.

How long is Accent on the Offbeat?

Accent on the Offbeat runs 57 minutes.

Who directed Accent on the Offbeat?

Accent on the Offbeat was directed by Albert Maysles, Deborah Dickson and Susan Froemke.

Who is in the cast of Accent on the Offbeat?

The cast of Accent on the Offbeat includes Wynton Marsalis (Self) and Peter Martins (Self).

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