FILMS

 Fleeing Germany just in time, two Jewish guys who shared a love for jazz immigrated to New York and founded their own record label, which became the most iconic in the history of the jazz industry. Executive-produced by three-time Oscar nominee Wim Wenders, this heartwarming documentary tells the story of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, who launched the careers of legends like Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Herbie Hancock, and John Coltrane. Wholly inspiring and backed by an incredible jazz soundtrack, It Must Schwing! celebrates Lion and Wolff’s love of jazz, deep respect for the artists, and incredible dedication to equality and freedom for all.

“It Must Schwing! is the most elaborate, visually brilliant and unexpected documentary on the topic…A cinematic, historical, socio-political and acoustic masterpiece.” — Radio Brandenburg Berlin

“A unique and intimate look at the most exciting era in Jazz, one that changed the world forever … impressive!” — Rolling Stone

[Lion’s and Wolff’s] enormous shared achievement has always been right there in the records. Now that achievement has been translated transcendently to film. — Barry Singer, Playbill

Sponsored by National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University.

Community Partner: University of Pittsburgh Department of Music