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Pete! (1980)

"New Orleans' own Pete Fountain - the greatest jazz clarinetist alive."

8.019800h 59mEN
DocumentaryMusic

Directed by N/A

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

0h 59m

Language

EN

Release

August 24, 1980

Director

N/A

Overview

Narrated by Phil Harris, a longtime friend of Fountain's, "Pete!" uses performance film, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and a home videos to offer an intimate portrait of Fountain, the walking, talking embodiment of his hometown. Produced and directed by by John Beyer, the film originally air...

Cast

Pete Fountain

Pete Fountain

Himself

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Pete! (1980), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Narrated by Phil Harris, a longtime friend of Fountain's, "Pete!" uses performance film, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and a home videos to offer an intimate portrait of Fountain, the walking, talking embodiment of his hometown. Produced and directed by by John Beyer, the film originally aired on PBS stations nationwide. When it aired locally as part of a PBS membership drive, "Pete!" was credited with raising "more than had ever been raised by a single program in the history of WYES," according to a story published in The Times-Picayune in August 1980.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Pete!. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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