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Episode 36 - Conrack
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
The first of four films in 1974 for John Williams was the little-seen drama "Conrack," which brought John Williams back to the classroom for the fourth time and reunited him with "Pete 'N' Tillie" director Martin Ritt. The film about a white teacher inspiring a group of poor black children gets a theme for Jon Voight's character, and for the children under his tutelage. Both themes get wonderful renditions in the film, and unfortunately are not able to be heard outside of the film … until now! Enjoy this opportunity to hear this score from Williams, who used some key instruments to give us the feel of rural South Carolina.
Released:
Aug 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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