THROW DOWN YOUR HEART / One Hit Wonders! June 24, 2009

The joyful documentary THROW DOWN YOUR HEART follows American banjo virtuoso and nine-time Grammy award-winner Béla Fleck on his journey to Africa to explore the little known African roots of the banjo and record an album. Filled with stirring musical numbers, it’s a boundary-breaking musical adventure that celebrates the beauty and complexity of Africa – an Africa that is very different from what is often seen in the media today.
As Bela travels through Uganda, Tanzania, The Gambia and Mali, filmmaker Sashcha Paladino provides viewers a glimpse of the beauty and complexity of African music. Using his banjo, Bela transcends barriers of language and culture, finding common ground and forging connections with musicians from very different backgrounds.
This is a film guaranteed to have you tapping your toes and humming your way out of the theater!