A Brother with Perfect Timing
The story of the music of Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly Dollar Brand), one of the world's best-loved jazz pianists. The film eschews the usual star profile format with Abdullah playing and discussing his music, tracing back its origins and development. He also narrates vivid personal stories as the film moves between New York and Cape Town, combining documentary footage with dramatised episodes.
- 1987
- 1 Hr 30 Mins
- Documentary
The story of the music of Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly Dollar Brand), one of the world's best-loved jazz pianists. The film eschews the usual star profile format with Abdullah playing and discussing his music, tracing back its origins and development. He also narrates vivid personal stories as the film moves between New York and Cape Town, combining documentary footage with dramatised episodes.