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Joe's Violin is a 2016 American documentary short directed and produced by Kahane Cooperman. It follows Joe Feingold, a Polish Holocaust survivor who donates his violin through an instrument drive, and Brianna Perez, a 12-year-old student from the Bronx who receives it. The film connects the instrument's personal history with music education and the relationship formed between its former and new custodians. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject and is intended for viewers interested in music, memory, and intergenerational exchange.
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What is Joe's Violin about?
Joe's Violin is a 2016 American documentary short about Holocaust survivor Joe Feingold and Bronx student Brianna Perez. Feingold donates his violin through an instrument drive, and Brianna becomes its new player.
Who directed Joe's Violin?
Kahane Cooperman directed and produced the film. The 2016 short follows the connection created when Joe's donated instrument reaches 12-year-old Brianna.
Was Joe's Violin nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. The film received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2017.
How does the violin connect Joe Feingold and Brianna Perez?
The instrument moves from Joe Feingold, a Polish Holocaust survivor, to Brianna Perez, a young musician from the Bronx. The film uses that transfer to show how a donated violin can create a relationship across generations.
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