03 Jul 2014
Desert Dancer
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Music by John Williams
The man behind the maestro.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Emanuel Ax Self - Pianist
Kate Capshaw Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Gustavo Dudamel Self - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil
Ethan Gruska Self - Record Producer / Grandson of John Williams
Javier C. Hernández Self - Culture Reporter, The New York Times
Karen Johnson Self - Concert Master, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
Seth MacFarlane Self - Filmmaker / Vocalist
Branford Marsalis Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Chris Martin Self - Musician, Coldplay
Elvis Mitchell Self - Host of The Treatment, KCRW
Anne-Sophie Mutter Self - Violinist
Itzhak Perlman Self - Violinist
Ke Huy Quan Self - Actor
Alex Ross Self - Music Critic / Historian
Helen Wargelin Self - Second Horn, Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Jenny Williams Self - Daughter of John Williams
Christopher Reeve Self - Actor (archive footage)
Simone Porter Self (archive footage)
Barbara Ruick Reno Barmaid (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cher Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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