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201386 minGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(28 ratings)• TMDB

Music History Music Icons Theater

Six by Sondheim

201386 minGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(28 ratings)• TMDB

Explore Sondheim's genius through six iconic musical moments.

Music History Music Icons Theater

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Autumn de Wilde

Synopsis

Explore Sondheim's genius through six iconic musical moments.

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James Lapine

James Lapinedirector

Todd Haynes

Todd Haynesdirector

Autumn de Wilde

Autumn de Wildedirector

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheimwriter

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheimcast

Synopsis

This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

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