09 Dec 2013
Six by Sondheim
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.
No Turning Back: Scoring Silent Running
Film Music Historian Jeff Bond discusses how the music for 'Silent Running' was created.
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Jeff Bond Self - Film Historian
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