The read
A Balasaur Score of 83 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 90% of the 2,029 2010s documentary movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 26m. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Autumn de WildeDirector
- James LapineDirector
- Todd HaynesDirector
- Stephen SondheimWriter
Cast
- Stephen SondheimSelf / Joe
- Audra McDonaldSelf
- Darren CrissFrank
- Jeremy JordanCharley
- America FerreraSelf / Mary
- Jarvis CockerCrooner
- Jackie HoffmanSinger #17
- Dean JonesSelf (archive footage)
- Angela LansburyMrs. Lovett (archive footage)
- Yvonne De CarloSelf (archive footage)
- Bette MidlerMama Rose (archive footage)
- Laura OsnesBeth
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Themes
composerbroadwaymusical theater