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Opening Night Documentary: NEW YORK SCHERZO with ICE MOON

This year the 14th Annual Harlem International Film Festival will be presenting Double Features on Opening and Closing Night: a documentary program followed by a narrative one.

The bulk of the hand-picked films in these four programs consist of work produced in Harlem, Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, spotlighting the area's tremendous culture and history or featuring key cast and crew members from the neighborhood.

OPENING NIGHT at AMC Magic Johnson Theatres Harlem 9
Thursday, May 16

6 PM
Doors Open at 5:30 PM

NEW YORK SCHERZO
Upper Manhattan/Harlem Premiere
Director: Shaan Couture
Country: USA, Running Time: 90 min

Three diverse classically-trained musicians try to make it in New York City. Originally from Seoul, Paris and Nashville, they are passionate about their art, but struggle to make a living, and face a crossroads where they must decide if they can sustain a career doing what they love. Set in the ever- changing New York City and specifically the Harlem neighborhood, the film touches on social issues that transcend music such as the struggles of sustainability living as an artist in the big city, gentrification and the beauty of diversity.

Followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers
Preceded by:

ICE MOON
World Premiere
Director: Alexander Frasse
Country: USA, Running Time: 6 min

The Official music video for the titular song by the band The Next Great American Novelist. It features seven contemporary dancers moving through a seemingly endless, rainbow graffiti tunnel, exploring ideas of creativity and inspiration through unique movement choreographed by Kathryn McKenzie.