Lights, Action, Music

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Overview

A wonderful journey through the meaning and relevance of film music composition. Featuring great, albeit brief, insights from some of the modern greats.

Cast: John Barry, Rachel Portman, Mira Nair, Spike Lee, Ang Lee, more

Director: Dan Lieberstein

Genres: Documentary

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Lights, Action, Music

Overview

Cast

John Barry

Rachel Portman

Mira Nair

Spike Lee

Ang Lee

Osvaldo Golijov

Gustavo Santaolalla

Elliot Goldenthal

Francis Ford Coppola

Terence Blanchard

Carter Burwell

Marcelo Zarvos

David Shire

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