Jonathan Antoine, Going the Distance (2020)

This is the story told in song of a boy growing up in England, a sensitive and talented boy who suffered at the hands of bullies. But supported by his family, who loved him unconditionally and believed in his talent, he developed a beautiful tenor voice and a rich musical sensibility, which drew to him an ever growing band of fans and followers. This film, centered on a triumphant concert given in Toronto in 2019, shows Jonathan Antoine finally coming into his own and claiming his place as one of the great musical talents of the 21st century. He moves easily among musical styles and his growing mastery of classical repertoire thrills his audience and has seen him compared to the late great Pavarotti. But he is seen in this film to be forging his own unique identity as an artist who transcends the usual musical categories and boundaries, simply delighting his audiences with the beauty and power of his voice and the stories he uses his voice to tell.