Matthew Heineman’s emotionally charged documentary, “American Symphony,” paints the portrait of Jon Batiste’s tumultuous journey in early 2022. Juggling 11 Grammy nominations and his partner Suleika Jaouad’s recurring cancer, Batiste channels his emotions into the transformative “American Symphony” project. The film intimately captures a transcendent on-stage moment as Batiste dedicates a piece to Suleika, embodying the film’s core message—the unique ability of art to express emotions beyond verbal articulation. Visit Moviesjoy for more!
American Symphony
| November 29, 2023 (United States)
Director: Matthew HeinemanStars: Jon Batiste, Lindsey Byrnes, Suleika Jaouad
Summary: In this deeply intimate documentary, musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English