Exploring the heartbreaking tale of pianist Hazel Scott, the legendary jazz prodigy who was blacklisted by American society during the Red Scare of the 1950s.

Directing is a tough gig and requires one to claim the chair, calm and composed, ready to handle all storms. However, this director had a different approach.

Difficult marketing and scant commercial radio play had an impact, despite The Velvet Underground’s stature in the arts world, entering the charts at a measly 199 on the Billboard 200 and peaking at ...