In the Shadow of the Stars - Musicals & The Arts Classic Movies on DVD (1992) Directed by Irving Saraf & Allie Light; A&E / Docurama Films : OLDIES.com

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Genre: Musicals & The Arts

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Item Number:
NVG 9731D

DVD Features:

Encoding: Region (unknown)
Package Type: Keep Case

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Deleted Scenes
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Major Awards:

Academy Awards - Best Documentary Feature (1991)

Entertainment Reviews:

New York Times - 08/14/1991

"...Enormous wit, intelligence and compassion (and occasional rue)....You may never again take the opera chorus for granted..."

Los Angeles Times - 06/26/1992

"...Affectionate and engaging..."

Product Description:

Go behind the curtain at the San Francisco Opera Company with this profile of the struggling chorus singers who support the divas while nursing their own dreams of stage stardom.

Plot Synopsis:

This delightful documentary goes behind the scenes of the prestigious San Francisco Opera to look at the lives of choristers, the backbone of every opera company. "In the Shadow of the Stars" comprises interviews with eleven singers, as well as footage of opera performances and backstage activity. It reveals the passion, love, and even obsession the performers have for the opera and their craft. Included are scenes from "The Rake's Progress," "Macbeth," and "La Bohème."

Plot Keywords:

Achievers | Documentary | Opera | Special Interest | Theatrical Release

Production Notes:

Additional credits: Sara Chin and Michael Emery (sound).
Additional music by Mozart, Rossini, and Wagner.

Cast and Crew:

Directed by

Irving Saraf & Allie Light

DVD Details:

Label: A&E / Docurama Films
Originally Released in: 1992
Number of Discs: 1
Rated: Not Rated
Run Time: 1 hours, 33 minutes
Video: Color
Release Date: August 30, 2005
OLDIES.com Sales Rank: 66,170
ISBN: 0767082249
Item UPC: 767685973134
Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx); Counts as 1 item(s) for International Shipping.

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In the Shadow of the Stars
Director: Irving Saraf & Allie Light

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In the Shadow of the Stars
Director: Irving Saraf & Allie Light