Panman: Rhythm of the Palms (2008) [N/A]

Release Date:
September 4, 2008

Original Title:
Panman: Rhythm of the Palms

Genres:
Documentary | Music

Production Companies:
Independent Theatre Foundation St. Martin

Production Countries:
Netherlands | Netherlands Antilles

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 90

Panman: Rhythm of the Palms tells the story of the rise and fall of the steel drum pan player Harry Daniel. Harry is an icon of the Caribbean whose personal life suffers when he places his music above his family. For he is desperate to pass the pan culture to a younger generation. During this crusade to keep the music alive on his beloved island of St Martin he meets the exceptionally talented Jacko who becomes his star apprentice and hope for the future. Harry treats him like the son he never had. However when Harry's fame begins to diminish, Jacko turns against him and embraces instead the world of rock music. But when Harry dies unexpectedly Jacko returns to his island culture to become pan music's brilliant new icon.

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Director:
Sander Burger

Writer:
Ian Valz

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