Just the trailer for this John Williams documentary made me cry

Here’s one thing about legendary composer John Williams that I don’t think many people realize—and which, to me at least, is one of the most inspiring things about the man who composed the soundtrack for classic films like Star Wars, Jaws, AND, Jurassic Park, Home aloneand much more.

Williams, the subject of the new Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams coming on November 1was 45 years old when he scored the first Star Wars film, A new hope. Look at that age again. In other words, he was at a point in his life where many people felt like there wasn’t much left for them to explore or achieve professionally – but that moment was actually something of a starting point for Williams. , in terms of the monumental catalog of film scores he would later create. Music, of course, which is so closely intertwined with the soundtrack of both your life and mine.

About director Laurent Bouzereau’s documentary, which will also have a limited theatrical release in London, New York and Los Angeles, among others, Disney+ promises that it will offer a look at the life and legendary career of the composer who previously Turned 92 this year. It will also feature interviews from celebrities and luminaries whose lives have been touched by his music, including Steven Spielberg (obviously), Coldplay’s Chris Martin, George Lucas (duh), Yo-Yo Ma, Seth MacFarlane and Branford Marsalis, to name a few. to mention. a few.

Honestly, there are so many reasons why I can’t wait for this documentary. Williams’ music, for example, strikes a nostalgic chord deep within many of us, and here we have a new film filled with nothing but the beautiful music he created throughout his life. It’s also quite moving to see everyone interviewed in the film explain what Williams and his music mean to them, as you can see in the trailer below. And I admit it; I found myself getting a little teary-eyed during parts of the early footage, such as the scene with Williams and conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl.

Williams has led annual performances of his music at the venue for decades, but this year he didn’t feel physically up to the challenge. It will be so sad if his performance there captured in the Disney+ documentary is his last – but if anyone has earned the right to take a celebratory final bow, one that deserves our applause instead of our tears, it’s Williams . Bravo, master, bravo.