Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 2014
Of Mind and Music
Directed by
Richie Adams
Dr. Alvaro Cruz, a neuroscientist, disillusioned by the death of his mother and his inability to help her, finds redemption and reward by helping Una Vida, a jazz singer he discovers performing on the streets of New Orleans. Her health declining and her singing partner and her adopted daughter unable to help, Cruz seeks out her long lost son in an effort to bring resolution to the grief, loss and longing that has overshadowed her …
The story
Dr. Alvaro Cruz, a neuroscientist, disillusioned by the death of his mother and his inability to help her, finds redemption and reward by helping Una Vida, a jazz singer he discovers performing on the streets of New Orleans. Her health declining and her singing partner and her adopted daughter unable to help, Cruz seeks out her long lost son in an effort to bring resolution to the grief, loss and longing that has overshadowed her hard but beautiful life.
Cast
Joaquim de AlmeidaDr. Alvaro Cruz
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorUna Vida
Ruth NeggaJessica
Bill CobbsStompleg
Sharon LawrenceAngela Cruz
Andre RoyoKenny
Marcus Lyle BrownSam
Divine Prince Ty EmmeccaCafe Diner
Laura CostineYoung Cruz's Mother
Juan GaspardScientist
Ashton LeighLily
John PirkisDr. Laurence Guillaume
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