The Panman: Rhythm of the Palms


1h 30m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Tells of the rise and fall of steel drum pan player Harry Daniel. Harry is an icon of the Caribbean whose personal life suffers when he places his music above his family, for he is desperate to pass the pan culture to a younger generation. During this crusade to keep the music alive on his beloved i

Film Details

Also Known As
Panman: Rhythm of the Palms
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Independent Theatre Foundation St. Martin

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Tells of the rise and fall of steel drum pan player Harry Daniel. Harry is an icon of the Caribbean whose personal life suffers when he places his music above his family, for he is desperate to pass the pan culture to a younger generation. During this crusade to keep the music alive on his beloved island of St. Martin, he meets the exceptionally talented Jacko who becomes his star apprentice and hope for the future. Harry treats him like the son he never had. However when Harry's fame begins to diminish, Jacko turns against him and embraces instead the world of rock music. But when Harry dies unexpectedly, Jacko returns to his island culture to become pan music's brilliant new icon.

Film Details

Also Known As
Panman: Rhythm of the Palms
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Independent Theatre Foundation St. Martin

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Recipient of a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Scoring at the 2008 Brooklyn International Film Festival.

Released in Netherlands November 10, 2007

Shown at Brooklyn International Film Festival (Narrative Feature) May 30-June 8, 2008.

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Released in Netherlands November 10, 2007