Top Ten Audience Favourite A Drummer’s Dream
Opens Theatrically in Vancouver February 4
“This movie is not to be missed.” Brian D. Johnson – Macleans Magazine
“A Drummer’s Dream isn’t really about drumming, but about joy and self-expression” Guy Dixon, The Globe and Mail
January 18, 2011, Vancouver – A Drummer’s Dream from Genie and Gemini award-winning director John Walker (Men of the Deeps, Passage), opens theatrically at Vancity Theatre, Vancouver on Friday February 4. Walker will be in attendance for Q&A the opening weekend.
This riveting film about seven of the world’s greatest drummers garnered critical acclaim at festivals across the country, earning a Top Ten Audience Favourite award at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and was one of the Top 10 Canadian Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival. The film also screened at the Atlantic Film Festival, Montréal’s RIDM and the Havana Jazz Festival, Cuba. In 2011 it is headed to Biarritz, France.
“I wanted to explore not only the dynamic craftsmanship of these master musicians, but also the life lessons that can be gleaned from passion and dedication such as theirs,” says director John Walker. “For me it was a master-class in the joy of life”.
“The film explores the power of music to inspire and unite,” says Giovanni Hidalgo, one of the most sought-after conga players in the world. “We are drummers, yes, but we are also passionate human beings. I think our stories engage viewers because of the strength, love and faith they convey.”
About A Drummer’s Dream Set at an idyllic music camp for emerging musicians in rural Ontario, A Drummer’s Dream focuses on a rare assembly of some of the most versatile drummers in the world, including Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio “El-Negro” Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mike Mangini and Raul Rekow, awe-inspiring musicians who have backed up the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Carlos Santana and now – each other. It showcases their explosive talent – running the gamut from Latin and rock to jazz and soul – as well as their passion, humour and irresistible personalities.
The film recently opened to rave theatrical reviews in Winnipeg and Toronto.
For more information and to view the trailer visit www.adrummersdream.com.
