| Description |
1 online resource (26 min.) |
| Series |
Filmakers Library online
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| 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 |
| Credits |
Editor, Sarah Holt ; camera, Daniel Ducovny ; sound recordists, Murray Van Dyke, Rolf Fleischman, Eric Nash |
| Performer |
With James D'Aquisto, Joe Puma, the Jim Hall Trio |
| Audience |
For High School; College; Adult; Junior High School audiences |
| Notes |
English |
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Award for Stylistic Merit, Athens International Film FFestival, 1986 |
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Blue Ribbon, American film Festival, 1986 |
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Bookllist, Selected Films for Young Adults, 1987 |
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National Educational Film and Video Festival, 1987 |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
D'Aquisto, James.
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| SUBJECT |
D'Aquisto, James fast |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary
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Documentary.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Holt, Sarah, 1956- producer.
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