Disney has released a first look at Music by John Williams. This new documentary offers a fascinating and insightful look at the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams.
From Lucasfilm Ltd, Amblin Documentaries, and Imagine Documentaries, the documentary will premiere on Disney+ and have a limited theatrical release in New York, Los Angeles, and London on November 1.
The documentary will also open the 38th edition of AFI Fest on October 23. Advance theatrical tickets for Music by John Williams will be available for purchase on October 24 via Fandango or wherever tickets are sold.
From his early days as a jazz pianist to his 54 Oscar nominations and five wins, the documentary takes an in-depth look at Williams’ countless contributions to film, including many iconic franchises, as well as his music for the concert stage and his impact on popular culture.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Laurent Bouzerea, the film features interviews with artists and filmmakers whose lives have been touched by his timeless music.
The documentary is produced by Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Laurent Bouzereau, with Markus Keith and Michael Rosenberg serving as executive producers.
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