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Sparni

2023-12-09 · 26 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary · Music

It’s the second semester of junior year for Pierce “Sparni” Sparnroft, a gifted jazz vibraphonist studying at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Sparni’s prospects on the vibes were rejuvenated by their new professor, the world-renowned Steve Nelson, and are to be showcased during a student-driven recital in May 2023. But all the while, Sparni must face a crisis within.

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Directors
Nathan Siegelaub, Ania Gruszczyńska
Production companies
Columbia Journalism School
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Pierce "Sparni" SparnroftPierce "Sparni" SparnroftSelf
Steve NelsonSteve NelsonSelf
Claudia SparnroftSelf
Oscar PerezOscar PerezSelf
Nick BarbutoSelf
Dom CarnivalSelf
Derick CamposSelf
Lornaa MoralesSelf
Tim NuzettiSelf
Allan RomeroSelf
Adrianna SewellSelf
Will SchetelichSelf
Eliel PepitoSelf
Zack PerezSelf
Dorian WyldeSelf

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