Synopsis

A film about the rise, fall, and redemption of a group of spectacular Ethiopian Jazz musicians who in the swinging 60’s ignited an explosive cultural revolution in Addis Ababa. Their music was sublime but this golden era was brought to an end by the military regime that took over the country and forced the musicians into exile and jail. Now, after many years, they are back on a world stage, making up for lost time and still swinging. This film follows the inspirational figures whose amazing life stories illustrate music’s power of redemption.

Director

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  • Maciej Bochniak
  • Born in 1984 in Kraków, Poland, Maciej Bochniak is a screenwriter, director, photographer, drummer, and producer. He debuted with the short film (2009) and directed the documentary (2011). He has created numerous TV documentaries, music videos, concerts, and advertisements, and has written scripts for feature and short films.