Twinkle Dammit!
Originally released in 2020. Twinkle Dammit! is a documentary film. directed by Chuang Xu. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Margaret Leng Tan, George Crumb, and John Cage
Synopsis
In 1971, Margaret Leng Tan was the first woman to earn a Doctorate degree from the Juilliard School. Since then, her five-decade career has made the musician a figurehead of avant-garde music, owing predominantly to her incorporation of the toy piano in her performances. We meet Leng Tan at the age of 71 as she embarks on an iconic collaboration with George Crumb, one of the last remaining avant-garde composers of his era. "Twinkle Dammit!" gives access to the rarely-seen creative process between two musical geniuses, peeling back the public-facing surface of the world's greatest toy-piano-virtuoso to explore the private obsessions that have lead to a life committed to the avant-garde.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twinkle Dammit! about?
In 1971, Margaret Leng Tan was the first woman to earn a Doctorate degree from the Juilliard School. Since then, her five-decade career has made the musician a figurehead of avant-garde music, owin...
Who directed Twinkle Dammit!?
Twinkle Dammit! was directed by Chuang Xu.
How long is Twinkle Dammit!?
Twinkle Dammit! has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Twinkle Dammit! released?
Twinkle Dammit! was released on September 17, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twinkle Dammit!?
The main cast of Twinkle Dammit! includes Margaret Leng Tan, George Crumb, John Cage.