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.
Score
Williams deconstructing his own iconic themes at the piano
Production
Rare archival footage spanning seven decades of Hollywood
Direction
Bouzereau lets the music breathe, never over-explains
Director
Laurent Bouzereau
John Williams
Self - Composer
Steven Spielberg
Self - Filmmaker
J.J. Abrams
Self - Filmmaker
Emanuel Ax
Self - Pianist
Kate Capshaw
Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Chris Columbus
Self - Filmmaker
Gustavo Dudamel
Self - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil
Paul Hirsch
Self - Editor
Ron Howard
Self - Filmmaker
Lawrence Kasdan
Self - Filmmaker
Kathleen Kennedy
Self - Filmmaker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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