Making the Grade
MAKING THE GRADE invites us into the world of the piano lesson. Every year teachers and students throughout Ireland prepare for graded musical exams. These exams can be pleasing for some but daunting for others. Each student has their own particular goal but reaching Grade Eight is considered a pinnacle. This endearing and uplifting documentary explores the bond between piano teachers and their pupils as they struggle through these grades. This is a story of the trans-formative power of music and the pride and happiness it provides both the students and teachers. It may inspire us all to keep making the grade.
DistributorRialto Distribution
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Opening$1,720
8 theaters
8 theaters
Release DateJan 17, 2019
Running Time1 hr 25 min
GenresDocumentary
In Release349 days/49 weeks
Widest Release8 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15-18 | 33 | $1,461 | - | 3 | - | $487 | $1,461 | - |
| Jan 17-20 | 33 | $1,720 | - | 8 | - | $215 | $1,822 | 1 |
| Jan 24-27 | 34 | $1,292 | -24.9% | 8 | - | $161 | $4,667 | 2 |
| Jan 31-Feb 3 | 33 | $975 | -24.5% | 8 | - | $121 | $6,406 | 3 |
| Feb 7-10 | 45 | $305 | -68.7% | 3 | -5 | $101 | $7,310 | 4 |
| Feb 14-17 | 49 | $398 | +30.5% | 4 | +1 | $99 | $8,004 | 5 |
| Feb 21-24 | 55 | $353 | -11.3% | 4 | - | $88 | $8,542 | 6 |
| Feb 28-Mar 3 | 57 | $129 | -63.5% | 4 | - | $32 | $8,767 | 7 |
| Mar 7-10 | 57 | $77 | -40.3% | 2 | -2 | $38 | $8,865 | 8 |
| Mar 14-17 | 52 | $308 | +300% | 2 | - | $154 | $9,228 | 9 |
| Mar 21-24 | 58 | $161 | -47.7% | 1 | -1 | $161 | $9,489 | 10 |
