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Presenting Princess Shaw

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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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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 Jul 12, 2017
The film, which had a brief theatrical release last year, is a feel-good story for the age of viral video. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association Nov 8, 2016
This is a brilliant documentary. Completely fascinating and inspiring. Go to Full Review Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader Jun 9, 2016
Chicago-born singer-composer Samantha Montgomery, aka Princess Shaw, seeks personal and artistic validation in this affecting documentary. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Jun 10, 2020
The film works as human entertainment and bootstrap inspiration. Go to Full Review Phil W. Bayles One Room With A View Apr 1, 2019
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A thoroughly uplifting film about an undeniably talented woman and the beauty of online collaboration. It's an utter knockout. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Nov 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Apr 8, 2017 A wonderful movie about a powerful young woman and a remarkable man who came together to create beauty. See more Nov 26, 2016 Amazing uplifting. Must watch for music lovers. A few of you creative ones, give it a watch. See more Nov 6, 2016 It is approximately 5 am in Israel - and a new sun is rising. See more Jun 5, 2016 Great Documentary. It touches on all of your emotions. It is a must see. See more Jun 4, 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... See more Jun 3, 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. See more Read all reviews
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Ido Haar

Director

Princess Shaw

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Kutiman

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Ido Haar

Writer

Liran Atzmor

Producer

Ido Haar

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Movie Info

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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