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Sparni

Sparni

A Journey of Resilience

2023•26m•10.0/10
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It’s the second semester of junior year for Pierce “Sparni” Sparnroft, a gifted jazz vibraphonist studying at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Sparni’s prospects on the vibes were rejuvenated by their new professor, the world-renowned Steve Nelson, and are to be showcased during a student-driven recital in May 2023. But all the while, Sparni must face a crisis within.

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Columbia Journalism School

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EN

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Pierce "Sparni" Sparnroft

Pierce "Sparni" Sparnroft

Self

Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson

Self

Claudia Sparnroft

Self

Oscar Perez

Oscar Perez

Self

Nick Barbuto

Self

Dom Carnival

Self

Derick Campos

Self

Lornaa Morales

Self

Tim Nuzetti

Self

Allan Romero

Self

Adrianna Sewell

Self

Will Schetelich

Self

Eliel Pepito

Self

Zack Perez

Self

Dorian Wylde

Self

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