Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
Originally released in 2012. Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time is a documentary/music film. directed by Mike Dibb. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Thompson and Jon Hiseman
Synopsis
For over forty years, virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson has been Britain's most brilliant and best-known female jazz musician. But in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for her services to music, disaster struck. Barbara was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is the story of Barbara's inspiring and creative struggle with this disease, whose physical effects are particularly cruel, and visible, in the life of an improvising jazz musician.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time about?
For over forty years, virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson has been Britain's most brilliant and best-known female jazz musician. But in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for h...
Who directed Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time was directed by Mike Dibb.
How long is Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time released?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time was released on February 19, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
The main cast of Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time includes Barbara Thompson, Jon Hiseman.