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Seymour: An Introduction (film)

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'Seymour: An Introduction' is a 2014 American documentary film.[http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-filmfestival-toronto-seymour-idUKKBN0H72CX20140912 "Ethan Hawke 'Seymour' documentary is intimate portrait of pianist"]. Reuters, September 12, 2014. Directed by Ethan Hawke, the film documents the career of Seymour Bernstein, a classical pianist who abandoned his rising career as a concert pianist at age 50 to retreat to a more modest, private life as a music educator and composer. The film was released on March 13, 2015, by IFC Films. As of July 2019, it has a 100% rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.

Release



The film debuted on August 30, 2014 at the Telluride Film Festival.[https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/telluride-film-review-seymour-an-introduction-1201294939/ "Telluride Film Review: Seymour: An Introduction"]. 'Variety', August 31, 2014. At the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, the film was second runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Best Documentary, behind 'Do I Sound Gay?' and the winner, 'Beats of the Antonov'.[http://globalnews.ca/news/1562788/tiff-the-imitation-game-is-peoples-choice/ "TIFF: The Imitation Game is Peoples Choice"]. Global News, September 14, 2014. in August 2014, it was announced IFC Films had acquired United States distribution rights to the film. The film was released on March 13, 2015 in a limited release.

Reception



The film has received positive reviews. , it has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 66 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.76/10. The site's consensus reads: "Seymour Bernstein's genuineness shines so brightly in 'Seymour: An Introduction' that viewers will forgive Ethan Hawke's reverent treatment". It also has a Metacritic score of 83 based on 27 critics, indicating "Universal acclaim".

See also



*List of films with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes

References




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