Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams (2006)

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Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.

Director: Tony Palmer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Production: NVC Arts, LWT, Claverdon Films Ltd, NPS, WDR, Ovation Entertainment Limited, RAI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

composer, biography, contemporary classical music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams about?
Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
Who directed Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams stars John Adams, Peter Sellars, Alice Goodman, Emanuel Ax.
How long is Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams is a Documentary film.
Where was Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams produced?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams was produced in United Kingdom.