Practice Makes Perfect
2012•11m•Released
Documentary
The film is primarily a portrait of Kam Kelly, who teaches West African drumming to students at various New York schools, including Intermediate School 292 in Brooklyn. One of his students, Jessica Jackson, is featured. The piece was commissioned for the “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2012.
Director
Su Friedrich
Languages
English
Studio
The Brooklyn Academy of Music
Cast
Kam Kelly
Himself
Jessica Jackson
Herself
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