The Music of Kurt Weill: September Songs (1995)
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This Canadian documentary profiles the work of German music-theater icon Kurt Weill, who created such enduring shows as Threepenny Opera. Most of the film offers various performers singing or reciting his songs. Among those appearing are jazz diva Betty Carter, the Brodsky String Quartet, Elvis… More This Canadian documentary profiles the work of German music-theater icon Kurt Weill, who created such enduring shows as Threepenny Opera. Most of the film offers various performers singing or reciting his songs. Among those appearing are jazz diva Betty Carter, the Brodsky String Quartet, Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, and bassist Charlie Haden. Also seen are dance numbers, and a reading of "What Keeps Mankind Alive?" ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Larry Weinstein
- Genres
- Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 25, 1995 Wide
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Cast
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William S. Burroughs
as Himself
- Mary Margaret O'Hara
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Lou Reed
as Himself
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Teresa Stratas
as Herself
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Nick Cave
as Himself
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Elvis Costello
as Himself
- David Johansen
- Bob Dorough
- Kathy Dalton
- P.J. Harvey
- Ellen Shipley
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Betty Carter
as Herself
