Finding Her Beat (2022)

Big drums, big dreams.

Finding Her Beat (2022) poster

In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world's best Taiko drummers in a bold effort to claim a cultural spotlight that has historically been reserved only for men. Their rhythm revolution includes rock stars from the world of Taiko: Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kaoly Asano, Chieko Kojima, Megan Chao-Smith, and Jennifer Weir. Through grueling rehearsals, Jennifer weaves together their disparate voices and styles. Vulnerability, pain, and joys are shared-and we quickly see the bonds of friendship form as these talented women navigate their way through differences in culture, age, language, and performing styles. As the clock ticks toward their first performance, it becomes clear that their story has become much larger than Taiko.

Director: Dawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Keri Pickett, Dawn Mikkelson
Editing: Keri Pickett, Dawn Mikkelson
Production: Emergence Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finding Her Beat about?
In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world's best Taiko drummers in a bold effort to claim a cultural spotlight that has historically been reserved only for men. Their rhythm revolution includes rock stars from the world of Taiko: Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kaoly Asano, Chieko Kojima, Megan Chao-Smith, and Jennifer Weir. Through grueling rehearsals, Jennifer weaves together their disparate voices and styles. Vulnerability, pain, and joys are shared-and we quickly see the bonds of friendship form as these talented women navigate their way through differences in culture, age, language, and performing styles. As the clock ticks toward their first performance, it becomes clear that their story has become much larger than Taiko.
Who directed Finding Her Beat?
Finding Her Beat was directed by Dawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett.
Who stars in Finding Her Beat?
Finding Her Beat stars Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kaoly Asano, Chieko Kojima, Megan Chao Smith, Jennifer Weir.
How long is Finding Her Beat?
Finding Her Beat has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Finding Her Beat?
Finding Her Beat is a Documentary film.
Where was Finding Her Beat produced?
Finding Her Beat was produced in United States of America.