A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor donates his 70-year-old violin to an instrument drive, changing the lives of both him and a 12-year-old girl.
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A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor donates his 70-year-old violin to an instrument drive, changing the lives of both him and a 12-year-old girl.
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Joe Feingold, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, donates his 70-year-old violin during a local instrument drive. The violin reaches Brianna Perez, a 12-year-old girl from the Bronx, living in a low-income neighborhood. As they each navigate their lives, the donation creates a connection between them. Directed by Kahane Cooperman, Joe's Violin premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2017.
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Why Watch
- Meet Joe Feingold, a Holocaust survivor.
- See Brianna Perez's emotional connection to music.
- Find out how a violin changes two lives.
Did You Know
- Joe Feingold is a Holocaust survivor who donates his violin.
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.
- Joe's Violin was nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 2017 Academy Awards.
- The documentary has a runtime of 24 minutes.
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Who directed Joe's Violin?
Joe's Violin was directed by Kahane Cooperman.
When did Joe's Violin premiere?
Joe's Violin premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.
What award was Joe's Violin nominated for in 2017?
Joe's Violin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2017.
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