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Give and Take

2011
1h 7m

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Give and Take gives voice to the unsung reasons people bring their music to the street. From a Carnegie Hall veteran looking to connect on the ground to a homeless alcoholic who relies on free guitars from Craigslist, this feature documentary shows that street music can give anything from a way to follow your dreams to a way to stay alive.

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Give and Take offers an in-depth look at the diverse backgrounds and experiences of New York subway musicians. The film focuses on a professor named Renard who auditions for Music Under New ... Read allGive and Take offers an in-depth look at the diverse backgrounds and experiences of New York subway musicians. The film focuses on a professor named Renard who auditions for Music Under New York, and a homeless man named Douglas who puts an ad on Craigslist for a free guitar. Thr... Read allGive and Take offers an in-depth look at the diverse backgrounds and experiences of New York subway musicians. The film focuses on a professor named Renard who auditions for Music Under New York, and a homeless man named Douglas who puts an ad on Craigslist for a free guitar. Through interviews and musical performances the story highlights the different perspectives t... Read all