Lights, Action, Music

Lights, Action, Music

2007 · 91 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

A wonderful journey through the meaning and relevance of film music composition. Featuring great, albeit brief, insights from some of the modern greats.

Directed by Dan Lieberstein · Written by Steve Cohen

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