Panman: Rhythm of the Palms (2008)
Panman: Rhythm of the Palms tells the story of the rise and fall of the steel drum pan player Harry Daniel. Harry is an icon of the Caribbean whose personal life suffers when he places his music above his family. For he is desperate to pass the pan culture to a younger generation. During this crusade to keep the music alive on his beloved island of St Martin he meets the exceptionally talented Jacko who becomes his star apprentice and hope for the future. Harry treats him like the son he never had. However when Harry's fame begins to diminish, Jacko turns against him and embraces instead the world of rock music. But when Harry dies unexpectedly Jacko returns to his island culture to become pan music's brilliant new icon.
Director: Sander Burger
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 4, 2008
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Production: Independent Theatre Foundation St. Martin
Country: Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sander Burger
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Panman: Rhythm of the Palms about?
- Panman: Rhythm of the Palms tells the story of the rise and fall of the steel drum pan player Harry Daniel. Harry is an icon of the Caribbean whose personal life suffers when he places his music above his family. For he is desperate to pass the pan culture to a younger generation. During this crusade to keep the music alive on his beloved island of St Martin he meets the exceptionally talented Jacko who becomes his star apprentice and hope for the future. Harry treats him like the son he never had. However when Harry's fame begins to diminish, Jacko turns against him and embraces instead the world of rock music. But when Harry dies unexpectedly Jacko returns to his island culture to become pan music's brilliant new icon.
- Who directed Panman: Rhythm of the Palms?
- Panman: Rhythm of the Palms was directed by Sander Burger.
- Who stars in Panman: Rhythm of the Palms?
- Panman: Rhythm of the Palms stars Earl Duzong, Chet Euton, Gary Euton, Rita Gumbs, Liesbeth Kamerling, Ian Valz.
- How long is Panman: Rhythm of the Palms?
- Panman: Rhythm of the Palms has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Panman: Rhythm of the Palms?
- Panman: Rhythm of the Palms is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Panman: Rhythm of the Palms produced?
- Panman: Rhythm of the Palms was produced in Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands.