Iris Indie International to Present "Sloane: A Jazz Singer" at Cannes Film Festival
SLOANE: A JAZZ SINGER Documentary ● Photo Credit: Iris Indie International
LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Iris Indie International has announced an exclusive screening of the critically acclaimed documentary "Sloane: A Jazz Singer" at the Cannes Film Festival. The event is scheduled for May 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Riviera 1 screening room of the Palais des Festivals.
Directed by Michael Lippert, "Sloane: A Jazz Singer" has garnered the Best Documentary award at over a dozen international film festivals. The documentary chronicles the life of legendary vocalist Carol Sloane, capturing her final live recording in New York at the age of 82. It details her significant but largely unheralded contributions to jazz and her interactions with icons like Ella Fitzgerald and The Beatles.
Stephen Barefoot, producer of the film and a long-time friend of Sloane, shared his personal motivation for the project. "When she asked me 'Will anyone care about me when I'm gone?' I felt compelled to tell her story. This film is that answer," said Barefoot. The documentary captures Sloane’s final live album recording at Manhattan's iconic Birdland, her subsequent health decline, and her legacy, which includes tributes from major publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Michael Feinstein, an authority on The Great American Songbook, praised the documentary, calling it "a superior musical tour de force and a virtual shot in the arm, brilliantly encapsulating a history of popular music."
The Cannes screening will be followed by a tribute event celebrating Sloane’s life and contributions to jazz, hosted by Iris Indie International. This tribute aims to honor her enduring impact on the genre and inspire future generations.
Executive producer J. Taylor Arnold expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Iris Indie International, stating, "It’s thrilling to introduce 'Sloane: A Jazz Singer' at such a prestigious venue. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, enhancing our ability to share Carol’s extraordinary story with a wider, international audience."
For further details about the film and the Cannes screening, visit www.sloanefilm.com.
Source: Iris Indie International via Newswire
