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200359 minGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

West Side Memories

200359 minGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein's collaboration on "West Side Story" is explored through the transition from stage production to the iconic 1961 film.

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Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein's collaboration on "West Side Story" is explored through the transition from stage production to the iconic 1961 film.

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Michael Arickdirector

Jerome Robbins

Jerome Robbinscast

Arthur Laurents

Arthur Laurentscast

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheimcast

Hal Prince

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Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein shaped the Broadway hit "West Side Story" into a cinematic classic. This documentary, part of the 50th anniversary MGM Blu-ray collection, traces the development of the stage production into the 1961 film. It looks at Robbins' choreography and Bernstein's music composition, revealing the creative processes behind their collaboration. Directed by Michael Arick, the film lasts 59 minutes.

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