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  • They Came to Play (2008)
  • Not Rated
    91 min | Documentary, Music
They Came to Play (2008)
Not Rated
91 min | Documentary, Music
Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, ...See moreChronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Alex Rotaru
Producer
Lori Miller
Cinematographers
Brian O'Connell | Adrian Popescu
Editors
Harrison Engle | Drew Kilcoin
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Updated Oct 25, 2008
Release date
Oct 25, 2008 (United States)
Awards
1 win

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