“Music by John Williams” to Premiere at AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that the documentary “Music by John Williams” will open the 38th annual AFI Fest. The film will have its world premiere on October 23 and will subsequently have a limited theatrical run before debuting on Disney+ on November 1.
Produced by Lucasfilm, Amblin Documentaries, and Imagine Documentaries, “Music by John Williams” offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of the legendary composer. From his early days as a jazz pianist to his numerous Oscar nominations and wins, the documentary explores Williams’ significant contributions to film, music, and popular culture.
The film features interviews with renowned figures in the entertainment industry, 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.
Laurent Bouzereau directed the documentary, which was produced by a team of industry veterans including Spielberg, Brian Grazer, Howard, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Kennedy, Marshall, Bouzereau, Markus Keith, and Michael Rosenberg.
John Williams is one of the most influential composers in Hollywood history. He has won five Oscars for his work on films such as “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” and “Schindler’s List.” With 54 Oscar nominations, Williams is the second-most nominated person after Walt Disney.
The AFI Film Fest will take place from October 23-27 in Los Angeles. “Music by John Williams” is a must-see for fans of film music and the legendary composer.
