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7.1/10
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Story of the world-renowned trumpet player.Story of the world-renowned trumpet player.Story of the world-renowned trumpet player.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 4 wins & 18 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaArturo Sandoval and Dizzy Gillespie did in fact perform together as depicted in the film and it was Gillespie who helped Sandoval and his family defect and the adjustment to being in the United States soon after.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2001 (2001)
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This is the true story of Arturo Sandoval, the fabulous jazz trumpet player, who defected to the United States to enjoy artistic freedom. It is a wonderful plot. I didn't sense any gross "artistic freedom" in the story. It seemed to ring true all the way through.
The plot is not complex and the direction is straightforward. It doesn't take a lot to keep up with the story, but it is a good way to pass the time. The soundtrack, played by Arturo Sandoval, is what makes this movie special.
The plot is not complex and the direction is straightforward. It doesn't take a lot to keep up with the story, but it is a good way to pass the time. The soundtrack, played by Arturo Sandoval, is what makes this movie special.
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- Runtime2 hours
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- 1.85 : 1
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