Patti Austin Movies
- 2004
Montreux Music Festival regular Carlos Santana takes the stage with some of the most respected musicians of his generation for a historic concert entirely comprised of songs about peace and understanding. Dubbed "Hymns for Peace," the performance found Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Ravi Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Idrissa Drop joining the regular Santana line-up to perform such songs as "A Love Supreme", "Light at the Edge of the World", and "What's Going On". Special guest performers include Steve Winwood, Barbara Morrison, Sylver Sharp, Angelique Kidjo, Patti Austin, and Nile Rodgers. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carlos Santana, Jeff Cressman, (more)
- 2004
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This concert video features footage from one of the world's most respected jazz festivals. Included are appearances by performers such as Peter Cincotti, Karrin Allyson, Monica Mancini, Diane Schuur, Curtis Stigers, Nnenna Freelon, and Patti Austin. Among the songs performed are "Ain't Misbehavin'," "How High the Moon," and "Lady Sings the Blues." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
History tells us that would-be automobile mogul Preston Tucker was a silver-tongued con man, who misappropriated his investors' money and played fast and loose with ethics and legalities in the pursuit of his dream. Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola isn't buying this: to hear Coppola tell it, Tucker was "Mr. Smith Goes to Detroit," a sincere visionary who tried and failed to buck the Big Three auto manufacturers. Moreover, he was a staunch defender of family values, as witness his inseparable relationship with his loyal wife (Joan Allen) and adoring children. It was for his family's sake, rather than any dreams of financial gain, that Tucker created the oddball three-headlight vehicle which he envisioned as the "car of the future". Naturally, the corporate fat cats of 1947 can't abide competition from a rugged individualist; thus, with several politicos in their pockets, they crush the Tucker and the man who built it. We'd have been more inclined to believe the story had Coppola adopted a straightforward Capraesque approach and not utilized all sorts of complicated camera trickery. Somehow, by presenting Tucker in so showoffy a directorial manner, the character comes off more as a sleight-of-hand artist than a bastion of sincerity. Even so, Jeff Bridges does a nice job as Tucker, as does Martin Landau as Tucker's incongruous business partner. Jeff's dad, Lloyd Bridges, appears in an uncredited role as a "bought" senator. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, (more)
- 1980
- R
The struggle of a has-been singer to work his way back up the charts is the focus of this drama by Robert M. Young with screenplay and music by Paul Simon. Simon plays Jonah, a once-popular singer who now opens for punk rock bands. In the ten years since he had a hit song, Jonah's wife has divorced him, but he still sees his young son as often as he can. With his record company on his back to come up with something that sells, Jonah begins to compromise his own talent when he listens to the advice of a trendy producer. Whether or not he can straighten out his personal life and steer his own ship may depend on his ability to trust his own judgment and adjust to the changing times. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Simon, Blair Brown, (more)
- 1970
This soul music concert documentary features such performers as Tina Turner, Patti Austin, and The Isley Brothers, who also produced. It was filmed June 21, 1969 at New York's Yankee Stadium. Comedienne Moms Mabley also appears. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patti Austin, The Brooklyn Bridge, (more)
