Movie Description
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
(2006)Overview
Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tony Palmer
- Writer : Tony Palmer
- Cast : John Adams,Peter Sellars,Alice Goodman,Emanuel Ax
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleHail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
Status Released
Release Information
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2006-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 38m
Production CompaniesNVC Arts,LWT,Claverdon Films Ltd,NPS,WDR,Ovation Entertainment Limited,RAI
Genres
- Documentary
