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Author Cohen, Fred, director

Title The New Yorker special / by Fred Cohen
Published New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1986

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Description 1 online resource (26 min.)
Series VAST - Academic video online
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
Notes Previously published as DVD
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011)
Audience For High School; College; Adult; Junior High School audiences
Notes English
Award for Stylistic Merit, Athens International Film Festival, 1986
Blue Ribbon, American film Festival, 1986
Bookllist, Selected Films for Young Adults, 1987
National Educational Film and Video Festival, 1987
Subject D'Aquisto, James
SUBJECT D'Aquisto, James. fast (OCoLC)fst00209252
Genre/Form Documentary films.
Documentary films.
Form Streaming video