The sacrifice of self, the acclaim, the adoring crowds, classical pianist Marika Bournaki fits the role. But the title of Bobbi Jo Hart's award-winning biographical documentary, I am Not a Rock Star, speaks to the contradictions of Bournaki's life. Shot over a span of eight years—following the pianist from 12 to 20 years of age—Hart's film amounts to a front row seat in the unfolding of a life and the forming of a personality. The film turns Bournaki's life into a visual narrative, revealing both the rewards and costs of a life dedicated to music.

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• 2012
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