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Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017)

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.

  • Music
  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Hans ZimmerHans ZimmerSelf
  • Photo of Danny ElfmanDanny ElfmanSelf
  • Photo of Quincy JonesQuincy JonesSelf
  • Photo of Randy NewmanRandy NewmanSelf
  • Photo of James CameronJames CameronSelf
  • Photo of Mark MothersbaughMark MothersbaughSelf
  • Photo of Bear McCrearyBear McCrearySelf
  • Photo of Howard ShoreHoward ShoreSelf
  • Photo of Alexandre DesplatAlexandre DesplatSelf
  • Photo of Trent ReznorTrent ReznorSelf

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