For the Left Hand (2021)
At age 10, aspiring pianist Norman Malone is paralyzed on his right side after being attacked by his father. Over the next several decades he masters the left-hand repertoire in secret, before a chance discovery of his talent leads him towards making his concert debut. Aged 78, he will perform the greatest work in the canon: Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
Director: Leslie Simmer, Gordon Quinn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: July 31, 2021
Production: Kartemquin Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For the Left Hand about?
- At age 10, aspiring pianist Norman Malone is paralyzed on his right side after being attacked by his father. Over the next several decades he masters the left-hand repertoire in secret, before a chance discovery of his talent leads him towards making his concert debut. Aged 78, he will perform the greatest work in the canon: Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
- Who directed For the Left Hand?
- For the Left Hand was directed by Leslie Simmer, Gordon Quinn.
- How long is For the Left Hand?
- For the Left Hand has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is For the Left Hand?
- For the Left Hand is a Documentary film.
- Where was For the Left Hand produced?
- For the Left Hand was produced in United States of America.