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Directed by 12-time Emmy-winner and Grammy-nominated record producer Chris Gero, The Sound of Us is a rousing ode to the healing power of music shot across five countries and featuring interviews and performances by artists such as Ben Folds, Patti Smith, Bettye LaVette, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sarah McLachlan, Jason Mraz, and many other notable musicians. This inspiring film vividly illustrates how music can heal us and gives us hope for the future, even — especially — in times of crisis. In between interviews and performances, The Sound of Us weaves together a series of vignettes that include a Holocaust survivor whose 70-year career persisted with the help of one melody, underserved children finding new types of families in music education, the history of jazz and African-American music evolving in New Orleans; and so much more. Winner of the Movie That Matters Award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.


Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Chris Gero, film subject Francesco Lotoro, and moderator Rabbi Julie Jacobs. To view the conversation please click here.



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Sponsored by Cindy & Mark Soloway.


The 2022 Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    117 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Miami Premiere
  • Director
    Chris Gero
  • Screenwriter
    Chris Gero, Sara Bachler
  • Cast
    Ben Folds, Patti Smith, Sarah McLachlan, Jason Mraz
  • Cinematographer
    Ben James
  • Editor
    Nate Cole, Ben James, Chris Gero
  • Music
    Chris Gero