Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man

Overview

A thoroughly researched biopic of Charles Ives, America's greatest and most innovative composer (and insurance executive), who combined strikingly futuristic experimentalism with gentle nostalgia. Includes narration taken directly from Ives's own writings, and reminiscence from those who knew him.

Directed by Ted Timreck

Top cast

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John Bottoms

Charles Edward Ives

Josh Hamilton

Young Charles Ives

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Sandra Kingsbury

Harmony Ives

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John McIlwain

Horatio Parker

Richard Russell Ramos

George Edward Ives

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Alan Shapiro

Delivery Boy

Louis Turenne

Franz Milke

Louis Zorich

George W. Chadwick

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Christina Swing

Mary Elizabeth Ives

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Ed Lynch

Minister

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Steve Katz

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Mary Carter

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Margaret Packer

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Terry Stoller

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Jonathan Golden

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Michael Franks

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Stuart Silver

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Joel Zwick

Deborah Rush

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Tiggy Eldred

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