For the Left Hand | Documentary Film Review

This film hits all the right notes. Physically debilitated due to a childhood injury inflicted by his mentally impaired father, an aspiring pianist is virtually paralyzed on one side of his body and unable to use his right hand.

In spite of his challenges, Norman Malone, followed his passion to teach music in a Chicago High School and in retirement fulfills a lifelong dream to master Ravel’s “Concerto for left hand” then play it in front of an audience with a full orchestra for the first time at age 79.

[Originally reviewed as part of the 2021 Chicago International Film Festival].

“For the Left Hand,” an inspiring documentary is available for rent or purchase at Amazon.