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Music by John Williams is a documentary film directed and produced by Laurent Bouzereau. It celebrates the extraordinary life and career of Hollywood's renowned composer and conductor John Williams, who has created the most enduring cinematic themes of the last few decades.
The documentary opened the 38th AFI Fest held on October 23, 2024, eight years after Williams was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2016. It is produced by his frequent collaborators like Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, as well as Darryl Frank, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Justin Falvey, Sara Bernstein, Frank Marshall and his wife Kathleen Kennedy.
The official logline of Music by John Williams reads:
"Music by John Williams will offer a fascinating and insightful look at the prolific life and career of the legendary composer. From his early days as a jazz pianist to his Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy 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."
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Music by John Williams is available to stream on Disney+ from November 1, 2024.
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Viewers wanting to learn about the story of the legendary musician can stream Music by John Williams on Disney+. The streaming service's basic ad-supported plan costs $9.99 per month and is also available without ads for $15.99 per month.
Furthermore, the Disney Bundle Duo Basic plan is good value for money as it offers access to ad-supported content on Disney+ and Hulu for just $10.99 per month. The Disney Bundle Duo Premium plan is the ad-free version of this plan and costs $19.99 per month.
Viewers can also opt for the Disney Bundle Trio Basic plan by paying a monthly fee of $16.99. It provides access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ with ads. With the Disney Bundle Trio Premium plan, viewers can watch Disney+ (without ads), Hulu (without ads), and ESPN+ (with ads) by paying just $26.99 per month.
Another great option is to subscribe to the Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle, which costs $16.99 per month with ads and $29.99 per month without ads.
Plot summary
Music by John Williams charts the life and career of the man behind the most iconic film scores of the last half century. In his illustrious career, Williams composed music for cult classics like the Star Wars series, the Indiana Jones series, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, to name a few.
The documentary also explores his longstanding collaboration and friendship with Steven Spielberg. The two share surprising anecdotes about composing music for films like Schindler's List, Jaws, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and many others.
It also reveals surprising facts like Williams nearly passed on Star Wars in favor of the historical war drama, A Bridge Too Far. Viewers also learn Spielberg's reaction to hearing the iconic two-note score for Jaws the first time.
Music by John Williams sheds light on the musician's brilliance from the people who have worked with him for decades and know him best.
Cast and characters
The documentary features interviews with filmmakers like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, James Mangold, Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, and Chris Columbus. They talk about the impact of Williams' music on their films and careers.
Several instrumentalists like the renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discuss Williams' influence on their music. Moreover, award-winning composers and conductors like Gustavo Dudamel, David Newman, Alan Silvestri, Thomas Newman pay tribute to Williams in this documentary.
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