Glass : a portrait of Philip in twelve parts

Glass A portrait of Philip in twelve parts

DVD - 2009

For 18 months, award-winning director Scott Hicks followed the legendary composer Philip Glass across three continents, creating a remarkable portrait of one of the greatest artists of all time. Allowed unprecedented access to Glass's working process and long time collaborators, Hicks provides a unique glimpse into the composer's life.

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Subjects
Glass, Philip.
Pianists > Biography.
Composers > Biography.
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
Port Washington, N.Y. : Koch Lorber Films ; Distributed by E1 Entertainment c2009.
Language
English
Other Authors
Scott Hicks (-)
Edition
2 DVD set
Item Description
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Includes a summary, "About the production", by Scott Hicks in container.
Bonus features: bonus performances, interviews, deleted/extended scenes, director's commentary.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (DVD)(119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD in 16x9 aspect ratio presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.
Production Credits
Editor, Stephen Jess.
ISBN
9781417201808
  • Disc 1. Feature presentation ; Deleted/extended scenes ; Director's commentary
  • Disc 2. Bonus interviews and performances.
Review by Library Journal Review

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Hicks (Shine; No Reservations) followed composer Philip Glass (b.1937) over an 18-month period, from New York to Glass's summer home in Nova Scotia and to appearances in Australia and Germany, producing an amazingly comprehensive look at both the man and his music. Hicks also interviewed a number of family members and longtime friends and collaborators such as Chuck Close, Robert Wilson, Errol Morris, Woody Allen, and Martin Scorsese. Divided into 12 sections, the presentation moves from interesting and intimate biographical segments to illuminating insights into Glass's artistic process and sensibilities. The wealth of extras feature commentary by Hicks and nine deleted/extended scenes plus longer interviews with Glass and four segments of music performances, including a solo piano performance by Glass. Hicks's access and skill inform this exceptionally educational and entertaining documentary. Beautifully photographed and edited, this film is very highly recommended for all music lovers and essential for all music collections.-Tom Budlong, Atlanta (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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