Some Kind Of Spark
Directed by Ben Niles
US, 2015, 85 min, in English
Illustrating the transformative power of music and mentorship, SOME KIND OF SPARK is an uplifting look at the outreach music program for inner-city youth at Juilliard. The film paints a deeply intimate portrait of six students, illuminating the universal challenges of arts education and the capacity of music to enrich our lives.
"Ultimately satisfying."
Press
IndiewireUltimately satisfying.
School Library JournalThis is an inspiring program and a lesson not just in music but in life.
Video LibrarianRecommended.
NY ExaminerA film of great depth.
16 Documentaries To Watch Out For This Year Huffington PostThis is the story of music education's impact on the daily lives of everyday students.
Broadway WorldSpanning borders and ethnicities, gender and class, the film quietly but effectively illuminates...pressing contemporary social issues.