Poplife Productions Presents in Association with Folding Chair Productions: Hargrove
***For Immediate Release***
Poplife Productions Presents
in Association with Folding Chair Productions
Hargrove
**Official Selection**
“World Premiere” at Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 12 (8pm)
Produced by Eliane Henri & Dana Guerin
Executive Produced by Janine Sherman Barrois & Erykah Badu
A Documentary Film Chronicling Final Year of Legendary Jazz Trumpet Player Roy Hargrove’s Life From First-Time Director Eliane Henri Featuring Interviews with Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Yasiin Bey, Questlove, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Marsalis, Robert Glasper, among others
New York, NY – HARGROVE, a vérité style documentary chronicling the last year of GRAMMY Award-winning trumpet legend Roy Hargrove’s life, will debut at the Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 12 at 8PM at Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey Street, NYC). Executive produced by Janine Sherman Barrois and Erykah Badu, HARGROVE offers unprecedented access to Roy like never before through intimate and insightful interviews along with stunning live performances. A Q&A, moderated by music and culture critic Nelson George featuring Black woman director Eliane Henri and musicians in the film, will immediately follow the June 12 screening.
Filmed in the jazz clubs of New York, Los Angeles and across Mediterranean Europe (Vienne, Perugia, Sète, Sorrento, and Marseille) on what would be his final tour, HARGROVE shines a bright spotlight on the genius of Roy Hargrove and his enormous contributions to the art of jazz. Key conversations expand beyond Roy’s personal story and enter the terrain of what it means to be an artist, particularly in America. HARGROVE dives into the significance of Black music in America while offering a glimpse into the politics of power and race in the music industry. Roy’s narrative reverberates within today’s Black Lives Matter movement with issues of ethics, exploitation, and empathy called into question.
Music icons Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Yasiin Bey, Questlove, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Marsalis, Robert Glasper, and others pay tribute to Hargrove’s legacy as an acclaimed composer in HARGROVE. First-time director Eliane Henri unveils an epic love letter to Black music with a rare up-close and personal look at an artist whose peers deem a musical prophet. Along with his renowned recording catalog, HARGROVE further documents Roy’s impact on Black music and his place in the history of jazz.
Screeners are available upon request for this powerful celebration of jazz legend Roy Hargrove. Director/producer Eliane Henri and musicians in the film are available for interviews leading up to the premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Festival and its official release.
For A Screener Link and/or Interview Requests – Please Contact:
Jesse P. Cutler, JP Cutler Media, 415.318.9663, jesse@jpcutlermedia.com
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On the occasion of debuting the Hargrove documentary, Poplife Productions is working in collaboration with MusiCares® to raise funds in Roy’s honor.
The MusiCares Foundation provides a safety net for the music community in times of need, and together we can promote wellness, care, and compassion in the lives of the next generation of musicians.
To donate to MusiCares in honor of Roy Hargrove’s life and legacy:
About the film HARGROVE
HARGROVE is a vérité style documentary, chronicling the last year of trumpet legend Roy Hargrove’s life. Filmed in the jazz clubs of New York as well as across Mediterranean Europe during his final summer tour, this film shines a bright spotlight on Roy Hargrove’s enormous contribution to the art of jazz. HARGROVE exposes the dark and challenging sides of an artist pure in form, yet vulnerable to everyday realities. Music icons including Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Yasiin Bey, Questlove, Sonny Rollins, and Wynton Marsalis pay tribute to Hargrove’s artistry, impact, and legacy. An epic love letter from first-time Black director Eliane Henri, this film features stunning live performances by Hargrove in the last year of his life.
Runtime: 105 minutes
Website: http://www.hargrovedocumentary.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HargroveDocumentary/
Instagram: @hargrovedocumentary
Twitter: @FilmHargrove
Publicist Contact: Jesse P. Cutler, JP Cutler Media, 415.318.9663, jesse@jpcutlemedia.com
Full Production Credits:
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Production Company |
Poplife Productions |
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in association with Folding Chair Productions |
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Director |
Eliane Henri |
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Producer |
Eliane Henri |
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Producer |
Dana Guerin |
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Executive Producer |
Janine Sherman Barrois |
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Executive Producers |
Erykah Badu |
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Scott Adler |
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Director of Photography |
Robert Benavides |
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Co-Executive Producers |
Julie Kamins |
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Phil Kamins |
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Writer |
Eliane Henri |
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Editor |
Joseph Marconi |
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Music Supervisor |
Eliane Henri |
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Lead Cast |
Roy Hargrove |
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Erykah Badu |
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Herbie Hancock |
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Questlove |
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Sonny Rollins |
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Wynton Marsalis |
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Yasiin Bey |
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Cast |
Antonio Hart |
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Christian McBride |
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Evan Sherman |
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Frank Lacy |
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Gerald Cannon |
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Larry Clothier |
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Marc Cary |
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Ralph Moore |
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Robert Glasper |
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Russ Elevado |
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Taber Gable |
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Willie Jones III |
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Roy Hargrove Quintet in Paris |
Roy Hargrove |
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Ameen Saleem |
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Justin Robinson |
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Evan Sherman |
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Tadataka Unno |
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Musicians at Blue Note in New York City |
Chucho Valdés |
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Rodney Barreto |
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Yaroldy Abreu Robles |
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Yelsy Heredia |
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Musicians at Smalls |
Carlos Abadie |
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Bryant Jackson |
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Benny Rubin |
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Chris Bates |
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Evan Sherman |
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Flavio Silva |
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Gauvain Gamon |
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Giveton Gelin |
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Hillel Salem |
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Jon Elbaz |
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Kyle Benford |
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Justin Jones |
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Mike Troy |
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Matt Dwonzzyck |
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Micah Thomas |
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Stacy Dillard |
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Sullivan Fortner |
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Tim Perryman |
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Malik McLaurine |
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Consulting Producer |
Sam Pollard |
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Associate Producer |
Lauri Firstenberg |
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Ralph Moore |
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Contributing Producer |
Langka Treadwell |
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Zach Treadwell |
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Music Licensing |
Matt Lilley |
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Music Consultant |
Evan Sherman |
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Willie Jones III |
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Development Producer |
Eliane Henri |
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Production Manager Los Angeles |
Jennifer Stander |
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Production Manager Texas |
Tonya Holloway |
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Production Coordinator Los Angeles |
Lynn Wiley |
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Production Coordinator European Summer Tour |
Kathleen Tenefrancia |
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Production Coordinator Texas |
Sheldon Wright |
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Additional Photography |
Eliane Henri |
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Louis Mayo |
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Thaddeus Jefferson |
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Tommy Maddox |
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Trevor Hansford |
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Assistant Camera |
Etienne Dang |
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John Norman |
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Omar Greene |
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Sound |
Cyril Carbonne |
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Dane Thompsen |
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Louis Mayo |
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Mervyn Hendy |
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Redd Reynolds |
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Taylor Tosh |
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Trevor Hansford |
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Production Consultant New York |
Evan Sherman |
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Production Consultant Paris |
Sofia Björkman |
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Production Assistants |
Joshua Kamins |
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Keila Donell |
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Vincent Holloway |
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Post Production Supervisor |
Eliane Henri |
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Post Production Coordinator |
Grace Kao |
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Colorist |
Santiago Padilla |
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Motion Graphics Company |
Dionysus Company Entertainment |
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Motion Graphics Producer |
Chris Berkenkamp |
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Motion Graphics Artist |
Sam Parker |
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Sound Editor and Sound Mix |
Bruce Greenspan MPSE, CAS |
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Online Editor |
Sam Parker |
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Graphic Design |
Shana Lutker |
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Joseph Marconi |
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Susan Yin |
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Archival Producer |
Eliane Henri |
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Archival Research |
Eliane Henri |
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Joseph Marconi |
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Archival Assistant |
Aelish Donahue |
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Grace Kao |
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Editorial Assemblage |
Small Medium Large Productions |
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Jenn Harper |
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Legal Counsel |
Roger Goff |
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Clearance Attorneys |
Donaldson + Callif LLP |
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Dale Nelson |
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Madison Karsenty |
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Vernisa Washington |
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Grants |
The Annenberg Foundation |
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Grant Writers |
Eliane Henri |
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Lynn Wiley |
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Makayla Bailey |
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Tinku Bhattacharyya |
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Fiscal Sponsorship Provided by |
Film Independent |
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Production Accountant |
Marga Bakker and Associates |
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Publicist |
Jesse P. Cutler |
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Festival Strategists |
Amy Jelenko |
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Kathleen McInnis |