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Movie poster: Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2007)
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Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

2007 · 119 min Documentary Music
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Scott Hicks documents an eventful year in the career and personal life of distinguished Western classical composer Philip Glass as he interacts with a number of friends and collaborators, who include Chuck Close, Ravi Shankar, and Martin Scorsese.

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Year 2007
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Scott Hicks
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (10 votes)

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Scott Hicks constructs the portrait through twelve thematic parts, exploring the composer's duality as a relentless creative force and a family man. The film relies on intimate, observational access, capturing the rhythm of Glass's life from intense scoring sessions to casual beachside conversations.

What lingers after the final frame is the palpable energy of a mind constantly in motion and the profound simplicity of his artistic philosophy. It's a rare glimpse into the engine room of genius. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Scott Hicks

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