Presenting Princess Shaw

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Presenting Princess Shaw

2016

1h 20m

Documentary

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The extraordinary story of New Orleans singing sensation Princess Shaw and her collaborator Kutiman, a musician in Israel who uses her YouTube videos to create something magical.

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Critics Consensus

Presenting Princess Shaw works as a uniquely uplifting look at internet stardom -- and a compelling glimpse of an artist whose gifts transcend the medium.

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

07/12/2017

The film, which had a brief theatrical release last year, is a feel-good story for the age of viral video.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

11/08/2016

This is a brilliant documentary. Completely fascinating and inspiring.

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

06/09/2016

Chicago-born singer-composer Samantha Montgomery, aka Princess Shaw, seeks personal and artistic validation in this affecting documentary.

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

06/10/2020

The film works as human entertainment and bootstrap inspiration.

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Phil W. Bayles

One Room With A View

04/01/2019

5/5

A thoroughly uplifting film about an undeniably talented woman and the beauty of online collaboration. It's an utter knockout.

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

11/19/2018

The revelation, much like the majority of "Thru You Princess," happens in such a graceful and humanly tender way that you can't possibly imagine it until you see the emotions that cross her face.

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04/08/2017

A wonderful movie about a powerful young woman and a remarkable man who came together to create beauty.

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11/26/2016

Amazing uplifting. Must watch for music lovers. A few of you creative ones, give it a watch.

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11/06/2016

It is approximately 5 am in Israel - and a new sun is rising.

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06/05/2016

Great Documentary. It touches on all of your emotions. It is a must see.

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06/04/2016

Great centerpiece to pop culture. Heartfelt story which goes beyond the view of the audience. Shaw has pure determination & will to sing away her troubles. Faced with adversity, and humility, Shaw rises from the ashes to forsee her dream come true. Great depiction by Idol Haar, being told through the eyes of both Kutiman & Shaw. A tale for the digital ages...

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06/03/2016

A wonderful, heartwarming documentary: Presenting Princess Shaw. Restored my faith in humanity. The best that can come out of the global citizens and the interconnectedness of the Internet and YouTube.

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Synopsis

The extraordinary story of New Orleans singing sensation Princess Shaw and her collaborator Kutiman, a musician in Israel who uses her YouTube videos to create something magical.

Director: Ido Haar
Producer: Liran Atzmor
Screenwriter: Ido Haar
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: First Hand Films, Reconsider
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 27, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.2K
Runtime: 1h 20m

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