Parallel Chords Feature Film
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Parallel Chords Feature Film
Project summary:
by Catherine Dudley-Rose
Parallel Chords is the story of a young violinist struggling to assert her individuality amidst the intense pressures of her pianist father and the formidable weight of her own musical ability. This turbulent relationship between father and daughter, maestro and musician, is at the heart of the film.
As a child, Jaqueline Archer is believed by her father, Lawrence, to be blessed with extraordinary musical talent second only to his own. She bonds with her father in their shared love and understanding of music; Jaqueline assumes and surpasses the expectations of her, without question.
The Archer home is one of eccentricity; the ego of the artist is clearly the dominant force. Older brother, Damon, challenges the value of the arts, choosing sports and physical domination. Jaqueline’s mother, Mae, indulges Lawrence’s unorthodox nature and parenting skills, or lack thereof. Though somewhat imbalanced, the parents are exactly in sync when it comes to dictating the life of their gifted daughter. They demand total submission and devotion to music. Damon is excluded. In the Archer home, music is essential to life and can always be heard.
As Jaqueline approaches womanhood, she begins to subvert her father’s domination of her talent. Her rebellious activities upsets the fragile balance of the family. The classical music, which seems to signify a natural order and beauty, is in stark contrast to the emotional disarray within the household. Jaqueline turns her attention to other things including boys, drinking and partying in order to loosen her father’s hold on her. Also, a strong desire to study acting, puts her in direct odds with her father’s greatest wish: a world tour for the both of them.
The more Jaqueline tries to define herself as a woman (apart from music), the harder Lawrence pulls her back. He has become dependent on her as an extension of his own genius. Jaqueline’s gift does not belong to herself; it belongs to Lawrence in his world. In order to survive, she must leave. The power of music, though it had a wonderful effect on her life as a child, turns destructive. Her vitality, will, and independence can no longer be suppressed by playing the music of dead composers. She wants to live her life. Lawrence loses both his grasp on his daughter and, ultimately, his own sanity.
Parallel Chords is a story of talent, individuality and survival. Told from a woman’s point of view, we follow Jaqueline’s struggle to achieve her own identity and sexuality while enduring the emotional incest of her father. The music that accompanies her life symbolizes the patriarchal code from which she must be freed; she must find her own voice.
Trailer for Award winning Short:
Please help make this amazing film a reality. We need your support today to help with post-production costs (editing, sound, music, coloring, prints, etc...) so that we may finish this film!
Please donate and share for us.
Thank you,
Team Parallel Chords
Crew shot on location at The Fox Theater, St. Louis, MO
Art Lover Level: $1500, image of Karen Ann Jones donated original 40x40 oil painting.
Parallel Chords Feature Film
Project summary:
by Catherine Dudley-Rose
Parallel Chords is the story of a young violinist struggling to assert her individuality amidst the intense pressures of her pianist father and the formidable weight of her own musical ability. This turbulent relationship between father and daughter, maestro and musician, is at the heart of the film.
As a child, Jaqueline Archer is believed by her father, Lawrence, to be blessed with extraordinary musical talent second only to his own. She bonds with her father in their shared love and understanding of music; Jaqueline assumes and surpasses the expectations of her, without question.
The Archer home is one of eccentricity; the ego of the artist is clearly the dominant force. Older brother, Damon, challenges the value of the arts, choosing sports and physical domination. Jaqueline’s mother, Mae, indulges Lawrence’s unorthodox nature and parenting skills, or lack thereof. Though somewhat imbalanced, the parents are exactly in sync when it comes to dictating the life of their gifted daughter. They demand total submission and devotion to music. Damon is excluded. In the Archer home, music is essential to life and can always be heard.
As Jaqueline approaches womanhood, she begins to subvert her father’s domination of her talent. Her rebellious activities upsets the fragile balance of the family. The classical music, which seems to signify a natural order and beauty, is in stark contrast to the emotional disarray within the household. Jaqueline turns her attention to other things including boys, drinking and partying in order to loosen her father’s hold on her. Also, a strong desire to study acting, puts her in direct odds with her father’s greatest wish: a world tour for the both of them.
The more Jaqueline tries to define herself as a woman (apart from music), the harder Lawrence pulls her back. He has become dependent on her as an extension of his own genius. Jaqueline’s gift does not belong to herself; it belongs to Lawrence in his world. In order to survive, she must leave. The power of music, though it had a wonderful effect on her life as a child, turns destructive. Her vitality, will, and independence can no longer be suppressed by playing the music of dead composers. She wants to live her life. Lawrence loses both his grasp on his daughter and, ultimately, his own sanity.
Parallel Chords is a story of talent, individuality and survival. Told from a woman’s point of view, we follow Jaqueline’s struggle to achieve her own identity and sexuality while enduring the emotional incest of her father. The music that accompanies her life symbolizes the patriarchal code from which she must be freed; she must find her own voice.
Trailer for Award winning Short:
Please help make this amazing film a reality. We need your support today to help with post-production costs (editing, sound, music, coloring, prints, etc...) so that we may finish this film!
Please donate and share for us.
Thank you,
Team Parallel Chords
Crew shot on location at The Fox Theater, St. Louis, MOArt Lover Level: $1500, image of Karen Ann Jones donated original 40x40 oil painting.
Organizer and beneficiary
Allyson Mace
Organizer
Kirkwood, MO
catherine dudley-rose
Beneficiary
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