The Only Girl in the Orchestra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Only Girl in the Orchestra |
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| Music by | Laura Karpman |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Release date(s) | November 9, 2023 (DOC NYC) December 4, 2024 (Netflix) |
| Running time | 35 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The Only Girl in the Orchestra is a short documentary film from 2023. It was directed by Molly O'Brien. This film first showed on November 9, 2023, at a festival called DOC NYC. Later, it was released worldwide on December 4, 2024, by Netflix. This amazing film won the Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
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About the Film
The Story of Orin O'Brien
The film tells the story of Orin O'Brien. She is a very important double bassist. In 1966, she became the first female musician in the famous New York Philharmonic orchestra. She was hired by the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Orin O'Brien is now 87 years old and has recently retired. In the film, she looks back at her incredible career. She talks about how important it was to have loved ones and students who supported her. Her niece, Molly O’Brien, made this documentary. It shows how much Orin has inspired others. The film also shares Orin's belief that being happy often comes from supporting others.
Who's in the Film?
- Orin O'Brien plays herself
- Carlos Barriento plays himself
- Leonard Bernstein plays himself (through old videos)
Where and When it Premiered
The film was shown at several film festivals. It was at the Vail Film Festival on December 9, 2023. In April 2024, it was part of the 26th RiverRun International Film Festival. In June 2024, it was shown at DC/DOX. The film was also featured again at Doc NYC on November 14, 2024.
Awards and Recognition
The Only Girl in the Orchestra has won many awards. Here are some of the honors it received:
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| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Film Festival | April 25, 2024 | Best Short Documentary | The Only Girl in the Orchestra | Won | |
| Critics' Choice Documentary Awards | November 10, 2024 | Best Short Documentary | Won | ||
| Cinema Eye Honors | January 9, 2025 | Outstanding Non-Fiction Short | Shortlisted | ||
| Academy Awards | March 2, 2025 | Best Documentary Short Film | Molly O'Brien and Lisa Remington | Won |
More to Explore
- Submissions for Best Documentary Short Academy Award
- Maestro - A 2023 film about Leonard Bernstein
