From Screen to Song: Song Sung Blue and a Golden Moment for Kate Hudson

At this year’s festival, we’re proud to celebrate films that blur the lines between music, memory, and storytelling, and Song Sung Blue does exactly that. Even better, audiences get the rare chance to experience this film before it hits the big screen, screening at JHiFF on Sunday, December 13.

Anchored by a heartfelt performance from Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue is a reminder of the power of music to connect people across time, relationships, and emotional landscapes. The film carries a warmth and sincerity that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable, pairing honest storytelling with a rhythm that lingers long after the credits roll.

Hudson’s performance has already struck a chord beyond the festival circuit. Her role in Song Sung Blue has earned her a Golden Globe nomination, recognizing a portrayal that leans into vulnerability, nuance, and quiet strength rather than spectacle. It’s the kind of work that feels lived-in, soulful, and authentic, qualities we’re proud to champion at JHiFF.

For us, Song Sung Blue represents what great cinema does best: it invites audiences in, asks them to listen closely, and leaves them changed, if only slightly, by the experience. We’re honored to share this special screening with our community and celebrate the artists behind a film that’s already making waves on the world stage.