A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 1, 2009
Original Title:
Flying By
Alternate Titles:
La musica del cuore
Music in My Heart
Sonhos de Adolescente
Genres:
Drama
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: PG US: PG-13
Runtime: 95
A real estate developer goes to his 25th high school reunion without his wife, and finds his old teenage band playing. They get him up on stage for a couple of songs, and convince him come to a rehearsal. His wife is outraged that he played. His daughter thinks it's kind of cool. His Mother, in a retirement home, encourages him to enjoy life. He feels some temporary relief from the pressures of business complexities and the stress of marriage tensions. The band gets booked at a popular bar, which leads to a last minute booking to open for a reunion tour, with the possibility of additional tour dates. But the band has internal conflicts. He faces a tough decision to give it a shot even though it will affect his marriage, his family, particularly his daughter, and his business.
Art Direction:
Sharon Davis
Casting:
Christine Sheaks
Costume Design:
Sherrie Jordan
Director:
Jim Amatulli
Director of Photography:
Chris Chomyn
Editor:
Howard Heard
Executive Producer:
Jack E. Brown
Oscar Jarnicki
Makeup Artist:
Lisa Ashley
Gabby Suarez
Original Music Composer:
Geoff Levin
Producer:
Eric Abrahamsson
Jim Amatulli
Sanford Hampton
Jonathan McHugh
Production Design:
Richard N. McGuire
Set Decoration:
Charlie Brownell
Writer:
Jim Amatulli
Oscar Jarnicki
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