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Music by John Williams

Music by John Williams

The man behind the maestro.

2024•1h 46m•8.1/10
DocumentaryMusic

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8.1/10(78)

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

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Nedland Media, Lucasfilm Ltd., Imagine Documentaries, Amblin Documentaries

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

John Williams

John Williams

Self - Composer

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self - Filmmaker

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Self - Filmmaker

Emanuel Ax

Emanuel Ax

Self - Pianist

Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw

Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Self - Filmmaker

Gustavo Dudamel

Gustavo Dudamel

Self - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil

Ethan Gruska

Self - Record Producer / Grandson of John Williams

Paul Hirsch

Paul Hirsch

Self - Editor

Javier C. Hernández

Self - Culture Reporter, The New York Times

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Self - Filmmaker

Thomas Hooten

Self - Principal Trumpet, LA Phil

Karen Johnson

Self - Concert Master, US Marine Chamber Orchestra

Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Kasdan

Self - Filmmaker

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Self - Filmmaker

George Lucas

George Lucas

Self - Filmmaker

Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma

Self - Cellist

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Self - Filmmaker / Vocalist

James Mangold

James Mangold

Self - Filmmaker

Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Self - Saxophonist / Composer

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