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9 at 38 I 2017

17:36 min | Executive Producer + Producer | Documentary Short

Hyungjoon Won, a Juilliard-trained violinist, is closer than ever to realizing his pursuit of the last seven years: a joint concert by North and South Korea. Due to prohibitions in cross-border movement, musicians from the two sides would straddle the 38th Parallel, the most militarized border in the world.

Distribution: The Atlantic Online

Collaborators:

Catherine K. Lee (Director + Producer)

T.R. Boyce, Jr, Ciara Lacy, and Sarah Kim (Producers)

Chapin Hall (Cinematography)

Notable Festivals & Screenings: Tribeca Film Festival, Geneva Peace Week, Heartland Film Festival, MOMA, CAAMFest, Nitehawk Shorts Fest

PRESS

People can dream though. 9 at 38 tells the story of one such individual seeking to reunite the countries through music, even if only for a few minutes.

– Film Threat

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The Atlantic Selects

A Butterfly Effect at the North Korean Border

Catherine Lee’s film, premiering on The Atlantic today, follows Won as he attempts to stage a peace concert at the 38th Parallel Demilitarized Zone to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence.

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North and South Korean Musicians Attempt to Harmonize in 9 AT 38 Documentary Screening at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

9 at 38 tells the story of one such individual seeking to reunite the countries through music, even if only for a few minutes.

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North and South Korean Musicians Attempt to Harmonize in 9 AT 38 Documentary Screening at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

9 at 38 is a documentary short that follows Hyungjoon Won, a Juilliard-trained violinist on his seven-year pursuit: a joint concert by North and South Korean musicians

In the week leading up to the concert, inspired musicians gather from around the world to Seoul to partake in the effort; however, military aggression, geopolitical paralysis, and apathy threaten to derail a dream that many called crazy to begin with -- and pursued at great sacrifice.

– Broadway World