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A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    89 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA & Japan
  • Rating
    PG
  • Genre
    LGBTQ, Social Justice/Activism
  • Awards
    Best Documentary & Audience Award - DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, Best Documentary – DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Best Music Documentary – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival - People’s Choice Award & Best MN Film - Frozen River Film Festival, Best Director – Flatland Film Festival, Honorable Mention for Documentary Feature - Seattle Queer Film Festival, Audience Award – Waco International Film Festival, Best Minnesota Film – Minnesota Film Festival
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  • Director
    Dawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett
  • Producer
    Dawn Mikkelson, Jennifer Weir
  • Composer
    Me-Lee Hay