
Lots of exciting things have been happening for “Once in a Lullaby: The PS22 Chorus Story”! We are honored to announce that we won “Best Documentary” at the 30th Annual New Jersey International Film Festival. It was a great screening with Mr. B and lots of PS22 Chorus kids in attendance which made for an extra special Q&A.

STATEN ISLAND SCREENING ALERT! Rooftop Films will be presenting a home-town screening at the Staten Island Yankees stadium on August 14th. Look for more info about this screening soon!

Our screening as part of NXNE was a blast! Toronto and NXNE really embraced the film and the chorus as a whole as evidenced by the amazing amount of press and positive reviews. Check below for some quotes and links.
*The Arts Scene
“The documentary is skillfully woven, bringing a great balance between story and emotion.”
“Once in a Lullaby is a beautifully crafted, feel-good documentary that showcases the importance of honing & strengthening the inner talents that our children possess.”
http://theartsscene.ca/2012/06/26/nxne-2012-once-in-a-lullaby-the-ps22-chorus-story-documentary-review/
*Amber Waves
“While the core story itself – a fifth-grade children’s chorus preparing to perform on television at one of the most watched events of the year – is engaging enough for a documentary, Kalafer delves deeper into the lives of his subjects, bringing their humanity to the forefront.”
“It is a moving testament to the value of investing in children, and the crucial lessons the arts provide.”
http://4rightchords.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/nxne-day-6-once-in-a-lullaby-the-story-of-new-yorks-ps22-chorus/
*The Digital Journal
“The film cleverly weaves the narrative arc of the chorus performing at the Oscars (Anne Hathaway is shown making a visit to the school to extend an invite to the pie-eyed choristers) with smaller, more intimate stories.”
http://digitaljournal.com/print/article/326560
*Aline Le
“The film is simply uplifting and joyful to watch and leaves you teary-eyed at the end of the school year.”
http://www.iheartmoviesto.com/nxne-film-festival-review-once-in-a-lullaby-the-ps22-chorus/
*The Provocative Penguin
“ . . . Once in a Lullaby is a doc worth seeing.”
http://provocativepenguin.com/2012/06/nxne-film-fest-preview-2012/
Other mentions:
http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2012/05/24/time_off/entertainment_news/doc4fbd0c696609e063067941.txt
http://nxne.com/2012/do-this-every-fckin-year-and-well-come-back-an-nxne-2012-roundup/
http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/arts-and-entertainment/nxne-2012.html
http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=187311
http://us.shalomlife.com/printArticle/17375/
There is more great news in the pipeline . . . stay tuned.