Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams (2015)
When the saits come marching intoadult life
Little kids, big dreams and smashingly good music – Dixieland follows the amazing progress of four members of a Ukrainian children’s brass band from Kherson. Through steady practice under the wildest of conditions, Roman (12, trumpet), Polina (10, trombone, drums and many other instruments), Nikita (12, drums) and Nikita (14, piano) produce magical music with ancient, wobbly instruments. Not least due to their wit and good humor, they persevere together, helped along by their 80+-year-old conductor and a young teacher. These children of the post-Soviet provinces use American tunes to achieve their dream – to become someone in the world and make something of their lives, no matter how dire the circumstances. From the authors of an awards winning documentary film Ukrainian Sheriffs.
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dreams, childhood, jazz band
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- What is Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams about?
- Little kids, big dreams and smashingly good music – Dixieland follows the amazing progress of four members of a Ukrainian children’s brass band from Kherson. Through steady practice under the wildest of conditions, Roman (12, trumpet), Polina (10, trombone, drums and many other instruments), Nikita (12, drums) and Nikita (14, piano) produce magical music with ancient, wobbly instruments. Not least due to their wit and good humor, they persevere together, helped along by their 80+-year-old conductor and a young teacher. These children of the post-Soviet provinces use American tunes to achieve their dream – to become someone in the world and make something of their lives, no matter how dire the circumstances. From the authors of an awards winning documentary film Ukrainian Sheriffs.
- Who directed Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams?
- Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams was directed by Roman Bondarchuk.
- How long is Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams?
- Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams?
- Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams produced?
- Dixieland: Little Kids Big Dreams was produced in Germany, Latvia, Ukraine.