Rhythm Kitchen explores the fusion of food and music through the senses of Chefs and Musicians; complemented with commentary from scholars, food critics and restaurateurs. The first episode features New Orleans’ Executive Chef-Christopher Lynch, Musician, Producer, and Music Educator- Delfeayo Marsalis, Culinary Historian, Author, and Filmmaker-Zella Palmer and Restaurateur Tony Tocco. See Rhythm Kitchen Trailer […]
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Irma Thomas Shares Her Life And Music In A New Documentary
WYES has partnered with The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and Michael Murphy Productions to produce Irma: My Life in Music …
Irma: My Life In Music premieres Oct 4 on WYES
Michael Murphy Productions is happy to announce that our new feature length documentary film, Irma: My Life In Music will premiere on Oct 4 on WYES, New Orleans PBS station. The 90 minute documentary tells the inspirational story of Irma Thomas, one of New Orleans iconic artists. The film is a co-production of Michael Murphy […]
All About Jazz 2020 Retrospective
Michael Murphy’s film explores the evolution of the city’s music, from early innovations in jazz through R&B and funk…
UP FROM THE STREETS is Gold Winner at Houston International Film Festival
Michael Murphy Productions is honored to announce that UP FROM THE STREETS has been named a juried competition Gold Winner in the Feature Documentary Film Category at The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
Smooth Jazz Magazine review of UP FROM THE STREETS at PAFF 2020
I did fall in love with this film, the passion of the filmmakers, New Orleans and of course the sweet music…
UP FROM THE STREETS East Coast Premiere March 4th at the 21st DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
CELEBRATED CROSS-CULTURAL DOCUMENTARY ABOUT NEW ORLEANS MUSIC, “UP FROM THE STREETS,” TO HAVE ITS EAST COAST PREMIERE MARCH 4TH, OPENING NIGHT, AT THE 21st DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL.
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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 […]
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.
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. […]
