The New Yorker special / directed by Frederick Cohen ; produced by Frederick Cohen, Sarah Holt.
This beautiful film portrays the life and artistry of renowned guitar builder James D'Aquisto. D'Aquisto exemplifies what it means to be a great craftsman. Each guitar represents his total commitment to his art. At a time when instruments are mostly factory-made, it is impressive to learn...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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©New York, NY :
Filmakers Library,
1986, ©1985.
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| Series: | Filmakers Library online.
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| Genre/Form: | Documentary, Documentary |
| Summary: | This beautiful film portrays the life and artistry of renowned guitar builder James D'Aquisto. D'Aquisto exemplifies what it means to be a great craftsman. Each guitar represents his total commitment to his art. At a time when instruments are mostly factory-made, it is impressive to learn that it takes him a month to complete one guitar by hand. He reminisces about his 12-year apprenticeship. The film takes us to the Village Vanguard in New York City, where we enjoy the sound of D'Aquisto's guitars at a lively concert by the Jim Hall Trio. We also hear jazz guitarist Joe Puma play in D'Aquisto's workshop. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (26 min.) |
| Audience: | For High School; College; Adult; Junior High School audiences. |
| Awards: | Award for Stylistic Merit, Athens International Film FFestival, 1986 Blue Ribbon, American film Festival, 1986 Bookllist, Selected Films for Young Adults, 1987 National Educational Film and Video Festival, 1987 |
| Production Credits: | Editor, Sarah Holt ; camera, Daniel Ducovny ; sound recordists, Murray Van Dyke, Rolf Fleischman, Eric Nash. |
| Participant or Performer: | With James D'Aquisto, Joe Puma, the Jim Hall Trio. |
| Language: | English. |