Face the Music
Nine out of 10 SIFF programmers agree that regular exposure to music and film is essential to maintaining your personal equilibrium. (The remaining one was too busy streaming The Sound of Music to respond to our query.) So, we’ve developed Face the Music, our scientifically proven regimen of movies that revolve around music, to help you achieve the pinnacle of audio-visual health.
1-800-ON-HER-OWN
USA | 2024 | 78 min. | Dana Flor
Strum a tune with folk singer-songwriter and activist Ani DiFranco through the making of her 2021 album “Revolutionary Love.”
Monk in Pieces
USA | 2025 | 95 min. | Billy Shebar, David Roberts
Avant-garde multihyphenate genius Meredith Monk approaches her final project, the immersive “Indra’s Net.”
Paul Anka: His Way
USA | 2024 | 99 min. | John Maggio
The life and career of Paul Anka, the Canadian-born heartthrob who rocketed to the top of the charts as both singer and songwriter.
Salsa Lives
Colombia | 2025 | 101 min. | Juan Carvajal
The rhythms, passion, and energy of Salsa music do not recognize borders.
