For the Left Hand

20211h 14min

At age 10, aspiring pianist Norman Malone is paralyzed on his right side after being attacked by his father. Over the next several decades he masters the left-hand repertoire in secret, before a chance discovery of his talent leads him towards making his concert debut. Aged 78, he will perform the greatest work in the canon: Ravelโ€™s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

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At age 10, aspiring pianist Norman Malone is paralyzed on his right side after being attacked by his father. Over the next several decades he masters the left-hand repertoire in secret, before a chance discovery of his talent leads him towards making his concert debut. Aged 78, he will perform the greatest work in the canon: Ravelโ€™s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

Released
July 31, 2021
Runtime
1h 14min
Director
Leslie SimmerGordon Quinn
Genre
Documentary
Language
English
Production
Kartemquin Films