Thunder Soul


1h 31m 2010

Brief Synopsis

It was the 1970s, and charismatic band leader, Conrad "Prof" Johnson, made history at an inner-city Houston high school. Johnson took the school's mediocre jazz band and turned them into a legendary funk powerhouse. Now, 35 years later, his students plan to pay a tribute to their now 92 year old Pro

Film Details

Also Known As
Thundersoul - bandet som aldrig slutade svänga
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Creative Artists Agency; Hanway Films; Submarine Entertainment
Distribution Company
Roadside Attractions; Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment; Lionsgate; Roadside Attractions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Synopsis

It was the 1970s, and charismatic band leader, Conrad "Prof" Johnson, made history at an inner-city Houston high school. Johnson took the school's mediocre jazz band and turned them into a legendary funk powerhouse. Now, 35 years later, his students plan to pay a tribute to their now 92 year old Professor. Some of these past students have not played their instruments in decades yet they are determined to take the stage to show Johnson and the world that they have still got it.

Film Details

Also Known As
Thundersoul - bandet som aldrig slutade svänga
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Creative Artists Agency; Hanway Films; Submarine Entertainment
Distribution Company
Roadside Attractions; Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment; Lionsgate; Roadside Attractions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Award at the 2010 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival.

Winner of the Lone Star States award at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Fall September 23, 2011

Released in United States on Video January 31, 2012

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States March 2010

Released in United States June 2010

Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (Small Acts) April 29-May 9, 2010.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Lone Star States) March 12-20, 2010.

Limited Release in United States Fall September 23, 2011

Released in United States on Video January 31, 2012

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (Small Acts) April 29-May 9, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Docufest) October 7-21, 2010.)

Released in United States March 2010 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Lone Star States) March 12-20, 2010.)

Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Ford Ampitheatre Screenings) June 17-27, 2010.

Released in United States June 2010 (Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Ford Ampitheatre Screenings) June 17-27, 2010.)