The Music of Strangers review: Yo-Yo Ma documentary all gloss, no heart
Unlike the enthusiastic subjects of 20 Feet From Stardom, the famous cellist is a media machine who gives little away he doesn't want seen.
Jake Wilson was born in London and grew up in Melbourne. He got his start reviewing movies for various websites and has been writing for the Age since 2006.
Unlike the enthusiastic subjects of 20 Feet From Stardom, the famous cellist is a media machine who gives little away he doesn't want seen.
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