UP FROM THE STREETS has been nominated for the Best Documentary Award at the 2020 Pan African Film Festival. A juried award, “PAFF-LA presents awards of recognition to key industry players and rising stars who have soared in the film industry. Previous recipients include Forest Whitaker, Omari Hardwick, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, Idris Elba, Taraji […]
Documentary
UP FROM THE STREETS wins Award of Excellence for Documentary Feature from IndieFEST Film Awards
We are pleased and honored to announce that UP FROM THE STREETS received an Award of Excellence for Documentary Feature from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The IndieFEST Film Awards recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound […]
Director Q&A: Michael Murphy of Up From The Streets
UP FROM THE STREETS follows the extensive history of New Orleans music, ranging from the days when slaves played drums in Congo Square to modern booty-shaking bounce. This film, hosted by Terence Blanchard, largely revolves around musician interviews, allowing culture bearers to speak about the culture themselves.
Up From The Streets Premieres At The New Orleans Film Festival
Up From The Streets Premieres At The New Orleans Film Festival.
Michael Murphy’s new film distills New Orleans’ deep, diverse musical culture into a packed 103-minutes. Featuring local stars and international names Keith Richards, Robert Plant and Sting
CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL 2019
Up From The Streets® will have its European Premiere at the Cambridge Film Festival at the Cambridge Arts Picture house, on October 21 with a repeat on October 22.
NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL
Up From The Streets has been selected for competition in the New Orleans Film Festival.
Up From The Streets® to have its World Premiere, October 19, 2019 at #NOFF2019. This documentary gives audiences a look into the rich history of New Orleans music, and the wide-reaching influence it has around the world. It’s a celebration of life through music.
This film also features music from Terrence Ballard, who will receive a Career Achievement Award at the closing night of the festival.
UP FROM THE STREETS
Sonny Schneidau has joined our producing team for UP FROM THE STREETS®. He started his career as one of the founders of Tipitinas, working at the iconic New Orleans’ club where artists and bands such as Dr. John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Neville Brothers, EEK A Mouse, The Wild Tchoupitoulas and […]
Up From The Streets®
The family of New Orleans is one of music. With the city celebrating its 300th Anniversary in 2018, we decided it was the right time to shine a spotlight on why New Orleans and its music have played such an important role in American culture.
Fats Domino
Fats Domino passed away today. We had the honor & privilege of working with him on many occasions and we, as well of all of the New Orleans community, truly loved and respected him. The partnership of Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, & Cosimo Matassa turned out hit after hit and helped shape rock & roll. […]
