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Accordions Rising
A documentary feature film about the resurgence of interest in accordion music over the last 30-40 years. Although many continue to see the accordion as the stodgy instrument of a bygone era – and accordion jokes abound – this film sets the record straight.
Roberta Cantow | 2016 | 74 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 1 - Songs Of The Snake Handlers
The Full Gospel Tabernacle has a dangerous method for showing their faith in God.
Means TV | 2018 | 8 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 10 - Dancers Without A Stage
An outdoor nightclub keeps a traditional Sundanese artform called Jaipong alive.
Means TV | 2018 | 5 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 11 - Mister Moonbeam
You may find yourself serenaded by a living mannequin on Sunset Blvd.
Means TV | 2018 | 11 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 12 - Hollerin'
The National Hollerin’ Contest is a celebration of Southern culture.
Means TV | 2018 | 8 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 13 - The Space Lady
Meet a Bay Area musican who has been busking for years.
Means TV | 2018 | 8 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 14 - Microtonal Man
Learn about Harry Partch and microtonal music.
Means TV | 2018 | 14 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 15 - Huun Huur Tu- The Tuvan Masters
"Tuvan throat-singing", or khoomei, is an ancient pastime in the steppes of Tuva.
Means TV | 2018 | 10 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 16 - The Good Doctors of Nima
We are invited to a fetish ceremony in Ghana.
Means TV | 2018 | 16 minutes
Far Off Sounds Ep 17 - Fantasies In Crystal
Three generations of artists (one dead) make up Fantasies in Crystal.
Means TV | 2018 | 12 minutes
