Ode to Joy explores the Folk Music Center in Claremont, California, a vibrant cultural hub inspiring musical discovery since 1958. Blending archival material, interviews, and observational footage, the documentary traces its evolution from repair shop to living museum. Through its caretakers’ stories, including the Harper family and Grammy-winning artist Ben Harper, the film shows how hands-on learning keeps folk traditions alive.
Screening Details:
student showcase. April 26th 2026. 17:00pm-21:00pm. Venue to be announced.
Technical details
Documentary Short - US - 9 minutes - English (With English subtitles)
Cast and Credits
Director - Diana Honor Reiss
Director - Chloe Weir
Director biography
- Ode to Joy
Diana is a senior at Scripps College in Claremont, California, and a documentary filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York. She is inspired by bringing archival material to life and telling stories with themes of community, intimacy, and resistance at the forefront.