Jewel of the Desert Film 2025

Surprise is the name of a small town in Arizona, and surprise is what you
will feel when you meet the brass band that lives and plays there. The band is
made up exclusively of members of a retirement community. Thirty-eight
musicians in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, all getting together for one last push at
the freedom and joy provided by music. They will not go quietly into that good
night.  They don’t play for money or fame simply because they love
music and understand the power it has to move people. And they want the younger
generations to understand it too.

The
documentary inspires people of all ages to follow their dreams, never give up,
create, try to give back, and pay it forward.

Written,
produced & directed by Mary Apick, an internationally award-winning actor,
writer, director & producer.

Featuring:
Mike Vax, Dan Reed & 38 members of ‘Desert Brass Band’

Musical
Conductor: Charles Musgrave