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• LA Weekly

• Variety

• Baltimore Sun

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• Princeton Alumni Weekly

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• Jewish Times

Acclaim for THE INSTRUMENT

“Slyly ambitious....'The Instrument,' though, surprises most for eschewing any genre tack whatsoever....The students concoct a series of music-based rites that become increasingly compelling to watch.”

—Robert Koehler, VARIETY

“Finally, and damn near unclassifiably, comes Adam Nemett’s THE INSTRUMENT, an engaging shaggy-dog story….The music, costumes, art direction and personalities-in-formation that contribute to this lively exercise in art and/or gestalt therapy provide a potent draft of vicarious pleasure.”

—Ron Stringer, LA WEEKLY

“THE INSTRUMENT is a wonderfully imaginative film with visionary overtones.”

—Joyce Carol Oates, Author

“This is a film to watch out for… extremely artistic, quirky and fascinating. The ensemble was very well cast and engaging.... Daringly explores metaphysical themes through the construct of a game which includes music, ritual, emotional interactions, and artistic expression. Best were the natural and refreshing moments of humor. This is a unique film from a filmmaker we all need to watch.”

—Muriel Stockdale, Director of the Institute for Spiritual Entertainment