From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, 54-time Oscar-nominated and 5-time Oscar-winner John Williams has cemented his legacy as one of the most influential composers in film history. ‘Music by John Williams’ is a new documentary honoring the legendary composer.
Music by John Williams features artists and filmmakers whose lives have been touched by his music. The documentary is helmed by Laurent Bouzereau, who directed the 2017 documentary Steven Spielberg & John Williams: The Adventure Continues. The documentary is set to open the 38th AFI Fest on October 23, 2024.
Release Date
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, Music by John Williams opens in select theaters (New York, Los Angeles, London) and on Disney+ on November 1, 2024.
Synopsis
Music By John Williams, an all-new documentary on the life and career of the legendary composer.
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.
The film features interviews with artists and filmmakers whose lives have been touched by his timeless music including Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Kate Capshaw, Gustavo Dudamel, J.J. Abrams, Chris Martin, Ron Howard, Chris Columbus, George Lucas, Itzhak Perlman, Lawrence Kasdan, Yo-Yo Ma, Ke Huy Quan, James Mangold, Alan Silvestri, David Newman, Thomas Newman, Seth MacFarlane, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and Branford Marsalis.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Laurent Bouzereau, 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.
Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for ‘Music by John Williams.’