2026 Sarasota Film Festival
Bolden
BOLDEN imagines the life of one of the most important and least recognized originators of jazz, cornetist Buddy Bolden. While no recordings and little biographical information exist about this unsung hero of American music, writer-director Dan Pritzker brings this mythically influential first Cornet King of New Orleans to life immortal on the silver screen.
Directed by Dan Pritzker
Screening Details
Friday, April 12, 2019 at 7:45 PM EDT
Ends 9:33 PM EDT
Auditorium 7
About This Event
BOLDEN imagines the life of one of the most important and least recognized originators of jazz, cornetist Buddy Bolden. While no recordings and little biographical information exist about this unsung hero of American music, writer-director Dan Pritzker brings this mythically influential first Cornet King of New Orleans to life immortal on the silver screen.
Cast
Gary Carr, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ian McShane, Michael Rooker, Yaya DaCosta
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