A Drummer’s Dream on a roll:
Festival favourite hits theatres in Canada
October 26, 2010, Toronto – On the heels of highly successful screenings at top film festivals across Canada, A Drummer’s Dream from Genie and Gemini award-winning director John Walker (Men of the Deeps, Passage), opens theatrically in key cities across Canada. This riveting new film about seven of the world’s greatest drummers will screen across Canada, starting with Winnipeg (Cinematheque, October 27) and Toronto (The Royal Cinema, November 5), with Vancouver (Vancity Theatre) and other markets to be added later this year. Renowned musicians Giovanni Hidalgo and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez will be in attendance at the Toronto premiere on November 5. For more information on the film and view trailer visit www.adrummersdream.com.
The film has garnered rave reviews at festivals and screenings across the country, earning a Top Ten Audience Favourite award at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and a coveted repeat nod – presented to the nine most popular movies – from the Vancouver International Film Festival. The film also screened at the Atlantic Film Festival, and is headed to Montreal’s, RIDM (Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal) screening November 13 and 14th.
“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.
