Maestra

Documentary Competition

World Premiere

FEATURE | United States | 88 MINUTES | English, Greek | English subtitles

MAESTRA

Women, Documentary, Music

Following the buzz of Tár, Maggie Contreras’ documentary Maestra follows several women from around the world as they compete in the only all-women competition for conductors. This ultra-competitive field is riddled with long-standing issues of sexism, and each participant is approaching the contest with fierce tenacity.


Through her efforts in profiling these women, Contreras reveals how childhood abuse, maternity discrimination, and gendered expectations have molded them as individuals. These disparate experiences paradoxically unite them in a common cause while distinguishing their priorities. One woman wonders whether she should start having children, while another wants to prove herself after being fired for being pregnant. In contrast to the wild gesticulations required of the competitors, Maestra is relatively laid back in its approach, taking time to familiarize us with each woman before the competition starts. Yet a palpable tension starts to build as the competitors are eliminated one by one, despite everyone being a champion.–– Jose Rodriguez

In Person

Fri June 09 - 5:30 PM

Sat June 10 - 3:30 PM

Thu June 15 - 8:45 PM

*Rush Tickets available at venue except for Beacon Theatre
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CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Maggie Contreras

Director
Maggie Contreras
Producer
Maggie Contreras, Neil Berkeley, Emma West, Melanie Miller, Lauren Lexton
Screenwriter
Maggie Contreras, Neil Berkeley
Editor
Elisa Bonora, Finola Couling, Rupert Hall
Executive Producer
David Letterman, Tom Keaney, Jonathan Ginns, Jamie Wolf, Nathalie Seaver, Diane Becker
Cast
Marin Alsop, Deborah Borda, Mélisse Brunet, Ustina Dubitsky, Tamara Dworetz, Kwamé Ryan, Anna Sułkowska-Migon, Zoe Zeniodi

CONTACTS

Press Contact
Jacki St. Thomas
MPRM Communications
Los Angeles, 90034
Phone: 3106257799
jstthomas@mprm.com