Kino Lorber officially announced today that it will release on Blu-ray
Music from the Big House. This stirring documentary by Bruce McDonald follows blues musician Rita Chiarelli on her mission to bring music to the inmates of the historic Louisiana State Penitentiary. The release will be available for purchase on August 26th.
Music From the Big House has received praise from all over, including "Best of Show: Feature Documentary" at the Accolade Competition, "Best Canadian Documentary" at the Edmonton International Film Festival, and Official Selection at the International Documentary Association's Docuweek.
Synopsis: From acclaimed director Bruce MacDonald, Music from the Big House is an extraordinary story about finding hope, joy and music behind bars. Rita Chiarelli, Canada's Queen of the Blues, takes a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Blues: Louisiana State Maximum Security Penitentiary, a.k.a. Angola Prison -- formerly the bloodiest prison in America. Rita's trip turns into an historic jailhouse performance, playing with -- rather than for -- musician inmates serving life sentences. Their shared bond of music, and Chiarelli's ebullient personality, draw striking revelations from the inmates. Rather than sensational stories of convicts, we witness remarkable voices of hope as their love of music radiates humanity and redemption on their question for forgiveness.
Special Features:
- Concert Extras
- Bonus Scenes
- These Four Walls stills video