HBO to Premiere Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School, a Documentary Produced by John Legend and Get Lifted Film Co. HBO will premiere Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School, a documentary that explores the transformative power of music and how arts education can unlock creativity and be a source of hope and healing, on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 9 p.m. ET. The film will also be available to stream on Max.
The documentary, directed by Amy Schatz and executive produced by John Legend, Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius of Get Lifted Film Co., follows a group of 10th graders at Hill-Freedman World Academy, a public school in Philadelphia, as they work with local musicians to create an album of original songs that capture both the challenging times they’re living in and the joy that music brings.
The film features award-winning musical talents Kristal Oliver, Andrew Lipke and Bethlehem Roberson, along with program director and music technology teacher Ezechial Thurman, who mentor the students and help them express their voices through songwriting. The film also showcases the students’ performances of their songs at a local recording studio and a live concert.
Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School is a celebration of the students’ talent, resilience and creativity, as well as a testament to the importance of music education and its ability to transform lives positively.
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