Small Wonders (1995)
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- G
- 1h 17min
- Documentary, Biography
- 1995 (USA)
- Movie
A dedicated music teacher in East Harlem instructs a gaggle of underprivileged children in the art of the violin. In the climax, they play Carnegie Hall with some of the world's foremost fiddlers.
Director:
Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.
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Photos and Videos
Cast
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Roberta Guaspari | ... |
Self
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Arnold Steinhardt | ... |
Self
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Isaac Stern | ... |
Self
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| Itzhak Perlman | ... |
Self
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Deborah Meyer | ... |
Self - teacher
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Sid Massey | ... |
Self - River East Elementary School director
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Kyle Haver | ... |
Self - Central Park East director
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Barry Solowey | ... |
Self - Central Park East music teacher
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Lucy Matos | ... |
Self - Central Park East director
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Alexei Tzavaras | ... |
Self
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Nick Tzavaras | ... |
Self
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Mark O'Connor | ... |
Self
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John Blake Jr. | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest
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Karen Briggs | ... |
Self
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Ani Kavafian | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest
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Ida Kavafian | ... |
Self
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Midori | ... |
Self
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| Diane Monroe | ... |
Self
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Charlene Bishop | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Jacob Blitz | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Marisa Guttman Bushman | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Sara Carrero | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Erika Castañeda | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Wendy Castañeda | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Robyn Creswell | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Melia Crumbley | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Michael Bryan Cruz | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Alison Joy During | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Molly Gia Foresta | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Nora Friedman | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Cristina Gomez | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Omar Grant | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Jeffrey Horton | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Stefanie Erin Horton | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Kendra Mack | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Fabian Marcano | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Emilia Maynard | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Aída Morales | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
(as Aida Morales)
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Aurora Nonas-Barnes | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Krystal Perez | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Christian Rios | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Emma Sacks | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Aaliyah Sharif | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Jason Stanger-Ortiz | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Matthew Stanger-Ortiz | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Evin Steed | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Jairus Steed | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Anaar Stephens | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Joshua Stephens | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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| Shantha Susman | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Anika Tam | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Andres Tavarez-Terrero | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Billy Taylor | ... |
Self
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Omari Toomer | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Susanna Gabriela Traverzo | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Michael Tree | ... |
Self
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Sarah Walter | ... |
Self - Fiddlefest student performer
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Diana Wan | ... |
Self
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Greg Anthony | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Rolando Blackman | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Hubert Davis | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Derek Harper | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Anthony Mason | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Pat Riley | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Doc Rivers | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| John Starks | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Allan Miller | ||
Produced by
| Susan Kaplan | ... | producer |
| Allan Miller | ... | producer |
| Walter Scheuer | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Kramer Morgenthau | ||
Editing by
| Allan Miller | ||
Editorial Department
| Alvin Bowens | ... | on-line editor |
| Donald Klocek | ... | co-editor |
| Nan Strauss | ... | assistant editor |
Production Management
| Brett Botula | ... | production manager: Carnegie Hall |
| Philip Dolin | ... | production manager: Annual Student Concert |
| Nan Strauss | ... | post-production manager |
Sound Department
| Felix Andrew | ... | additional sound |
| John Bowen | ... | sound editor |
| Patricia Cervitz | ... | additional sound (as Patricia Crevitz) |
| Gautam Choudhury | ... | sound |
| Annette Danto | ... | additional sound (as Annette R. Danto) |
| Mark Dichter | ... | additional sound |
| Ken Hahn | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Yuval Hod | ... | additional sound |
| William Kozy | ... | additional sound |
| Tom Lazarus | ... | sound production: Carnegie Hall |
| Daniel McIntosh | ... | additional sound |
| Alex Wolfe | ... | additional sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jeff Christenson | ... | still photographer |
| Ofer Cohen | ... | additional cinematographer |
| John Dodgin | ... | electrician |
| Tom Guarcello | ... | video engineer |
| Ted Heys | ... | gaffer |
| Bruce Hodge | ... | electrician |
| Jenny Kane | ... | gaffer |
| Marc Leidy | ... | gaffer / still photographer |
| David W. Leitner | ... | additional cinematographer |
| Don Lenzer | ... | additional cinematographer |
| Ed Marritz | ... | additional cinematographer |
| Michael McLaughlin | ... | still photographer |
| Claudia Raschke | ... | additional cinematographer |
Additional Crew
| Sharon Alessi | ... | production assistant |
| Daniel Blackman | ... | production assistant |
| Daniel Carey | ... | production assistant |
| Elizabeth Costello | ... | production assistant |
| Samuel Friedman | ... | production assistant |
| Rachel Kleinberg | ... | production secretary |
| Nina Kontos | ... | production assistant |
| Tarikh Korula | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Leo | ... | production staff |
| Paul Leo | ... | production assistant |
| Daniel Liss | ... | production assistant |
| John Pastorius | ... | production assistant |
| Craig Rosen | ... | production assistant |
| Leos Rousek | ... | production assistant |
| Katja Shaye | ... | production assistant |
| Isaiah Sheffer | ... | stage director: Carnegie Hall |
| Mark Summers | ... | production assistant |
| Anand Vadehra | ... | production assistant (as Anana Vedehra) |
| George Vitek | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Judith Arron | ... | thanks |
| Evangeline Benedetti | ... | thanks |
| Danixa Berte-Toomer | ... | thanks |
| Eladia Biggs Bing | ... | thanks |
| Barry Crumbley | ... | thanks |
| Lesleigh Forsyth | ... | thanks |
| Roberta Guaspari | ... | special thanks (as Roberta-Guaspari Tzavaras) |
| Sophia Estefania Guaspari | ... | thanks |
| Kyle Haver | ... | thanks |
| Jean E. Horton | ... | thanks |
| Richard Kaufman | ... | thanks |
| Nathan Kingsley | ... | thanks |
| Sid Massey | ... | thanks |
| Lucy Matos | ... | thanks |
| Deborah Meyer | ... | thanks |
| Itzhak Perlman | ... | thanks |
| Jay Schadler | ... | thanks |
| Isaiah Sheffer | ... | thanks |
| Barry Solowey | ... | thanks |
| Arnold Steinhardt | ... | thanks |
| Isaac Stern | ... | thanks |
| Alexei Tzavaras | ... | thanks |
| Dorothea von Haeften | ... | thanks |
| Ellen Weiss | ... | thanks |
| Mitchell Zucker | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Miramax (1996) (United States)
- Miramax (2000) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sync Sound (sound editorial and mixing facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | When funding for the arts was cut, these kids and one great teacher decided to pull their own strings. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Remade as Music of the Heart (1999). See more » |