Plot Summary

Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.

Movie Details

Original Title
John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

No free providers found in US.

See more options on TMDB

Cast

John Adams as Self

John Adams

Self

Amita Dhiri as Self (Narrator)

Amita Dhiri

Self (Narrator)

Peter Sellars as Self

Peter Sellars

Self

Michael Tilson Thomas as Self

Michael Tilson Thomas

Self

Alice Goodman as Self

Alice Goodman

Self

Penny Woolcock as Self

Penny Woolcock

Self

Tom Randle as Self

Tom Randle

Self

Production Companies

RM Associates
LGM Cinéma logoLGM Cinéma
Mezzo logoMezzo
Kinowelt Home Entertainment
Channel 4 Television logoChannel 4 Television
CNC logoCNC