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A Disney+ documentary about the composer behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. Archival film clips include fantasy action and mild language in interviews. No original dramatic content. Great for music-loving families and young film fans.
Uplifting themes
Perseverance, mentorship and the power of music across generations John Williams and collaborating filmmakers model dedication and craft A documentary on film composition, Hollywood history and Williams's career
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
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Violence Archival clips from Williams-scored films include fantasy battle footage
Archival clips from Williams-scored films include fantasy battle footage
Language Mild profanity including crap and the b-word shows up in interview clip…
Mild profanity including crap and the b-word shows up in interview clips about Hollywood
Sex / nudity A romantic film theme is discussed, and archival clips may include mild…
A romantic film theme is discussed, and archival clips may include mild romance
Drugs / alcohol Smoking appears in archival and biographical footage
Smoking appears in archival and biographical footage
Frightening Archival war and Holocaust clips may unsettle younger viewers
Archival war and Holocaust clips may unsettle younger viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- Williams matches music to emotion on screen. Can you think of a theme that stuck with you?
- Documentaries use old clips from many ratings. Why might parents preview archival footage?
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