Score: A Film Music Documentary

Score: A Film Music Documentary

Directed by Matt Schrader

Produced by Epicleff Media

201794 min7.2 / 10

A celebratory, accessible documentary that honors the artistry and emotional power of film composition through interviews with master composers and exploration of cinema's most beloved soundtracks.

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.

Questions people ask

  • Is Score: A Film Music Documentary scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Score: A Film Music Documentary easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Score: A Film Music Documentary violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Score: A Film Music Documentary end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Score: A Film Music Documentary sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

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