Guitar
"Documents the Guitar '87 festival in Toronto."
Originally released in 1988. Guitar is a documentary/music film. directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rik Emmett
Synopsis
A vibrant kaleidoscopic tribute to the guitar that meshes dance, mime, visual art, and virtuoso performances to create a spectacular yet intimate celebration of the instrument. For one exciting week the city of Toronto plays host to the International Guitar Festival. The streets echo with the sounds of the instrument as the great masters from every tradition gather to play for each other -- John Williams from England, Leo Brouwer from Cuba (classical), Turibio Santos from Brazil (folk), Vladimir Mikulka from Czechoslovakia (avant-garde), Rik Emmett and Kim Mitchell from Canada, Steve Morse from the USA (rock).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rhombus Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guitar about?
A vibrant kaleidoscopic tribute to the guitar that meshes dance, mime, visual art, and virtuoso performances to create a spectacular yet intimate celebration of the instrument. For one exciting wee...
Who directed Guitar?
Guitar was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
How long is Guitar?
Guitar has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Guitar released?
Guitar was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Guitar?
The main cast of Guitar includes Rik Emmett.