Broken Orchestra
DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Directed by Charlie Tyrell
12 min. Documentary – USA
Broken Orchestra is an inventive documentary short film that highlights the intersection of music, education, and community repair. Directed by Charlie Tyrell, this 12-minute short captures the beauty of instruments in disrepair and the people who believe they still have value.
While the film is stylish and full of creative flourishes, at times the presentation feels a bit heavy-handed. For me, the concert sequence—though brief—was the highlight and left me wanting more of that grounded energy. Despite its shortcomings, the film still succeeds in sparking curiosity about the subject and the movement to restore Philadelphia’s broken instruments.
My Take: Worth The Watch
Broken Orchestra is definitely a worth-the-watch documentary short film. Its unique subject matter and inventive approach make it an engaging look at how music, community, and creativity can intersect, even if it sometimes feels a little overstyled.
Film Description:
This short documentary tells the story of Philadelphia’s broken instruments and the movement to repair them, capturing both the challenges and the hope found in music education.
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