Philip Glass

Born: 1937-01-31

Philip Morris Glass is an American composer. He is one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century.  His music is also often controversially described as minimal music.


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The Truman Show

as Keyboard Artist
Released: 1998-06-04

Every second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman...

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Trophy

as Himself
Released: 2017-01-20

This in-depth look into the powerhouse industries of big-game hunting, breeding and wildlife...

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Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

as Self
Released: 2007-09-07

Scott Hicks documents an eventful year in the career and personal life of distinguished Western...

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Patti Smith: Dream of Life

as Self
Released: 2008-04-02

An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence...

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Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

as Self
Released: 2008-09-26

Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer,...

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Uncle Howard

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-03-10

When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two...

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Paul Simon: Under African Skies

as Self
Released: 2012-05-11

Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland...

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Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland

as Self
Released: 1997-01-01

Singer-songwriter Paul Simon had been on the cutting-edge of pop music throughout most of the...

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Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

as Self
Released: 2022-01-16

We look back at more than half a century of mysterious artistic creation while trying to crack a...

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What Difference Does It Make?

as Self
Released: 2014-02-17

A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.

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The Source

as Self
Released: 1999-01-23

Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University...

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365 Day Project

as uncredited
Released: 2007-12-31

This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in...

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Perfect Moment

as Self
Released: 1997-03-21

In this documentary, artist-filmmaker Nicholas Hondrogen asks people to describe memorable...

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Music

as Self
Released: 2010-10-15

The story of music and the music industry told through interviews with musicians, composers and...

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What Maisie Knew

as uncredited
Released: 1975-05-20

The film is about looking. I bet that slight variations of few recurrent elements would...

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Kiki and Herb Reloaded

as Self
Released: 2005-04-09

The outrageous drag-cabaret duo Kiki and Herb share their past, present and future as they tour...

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The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch

as Himself (Interviewee)
Released: 2002-05-01

A documentary about avant-garde composer Harry Partch.

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The Harry Smith Project Live

as Self
Released: 2006-11-07

Hal Willner's Harry Smith Project concerts in London, New York and Los Angeles celebrated the...

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War and the Weather

as uncredited
Released: 2021-08-11

Artist Enid Baxter Ryce created an experimental documentary with a musical score by Philip Glass...

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Philip Glass: Looking Glass

as Himself
Released: 2005-01-01

This documentary captures the overflowing energy and activity of one today's greatest composers,...

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The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter

as Self
Released: 2005-03-03

Tells the story of David Secter, Canada's first acclaimed indie filmmaker.

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Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

as composer (himself)
Released: 1985-10-14

The creative processes of avant-garde composer Philip Glass and progressive director/designer...

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Impact of Progress

as Self
Released: 2002-09-17

Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass discuss their films "Powaqqatsi" (1988) and...

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Four American Composers: Philip Glass

as Himself
Released: 1983-08-03

A television documentary produced for British Television directed by Peter Greenaway about...

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Making Mishima

as uncredited
Released: 2008-08-01

In this archival documentary, cinematographer John Bailey, production designer Eiko Ishioka, and...

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In The Ocean – A Film About the Classical Avant Garde

as uncredited
Released: 2009-06-03

A brief overview and focus on composers Philip Glass, Julia Wolfe, John Cage, Steve Reich,...

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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera

as Himself
Released: 1986-10-08

This documentary by Michael Blackwood looks at the development and production of Glass' opera...

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Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

as uncredited
Released: 1987-09-14

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is an in-depth documentation of Robert Wilson’s ambitious...

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A Place Called Music

as Self
Released: 2022-10-28

The musical journey between Mexican Wixárika musician Daniel Medina and American composer Philip...

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The Last Dalai Lama?

as Self
Released: 2017-06-19

In his 1992 documentary "Compassion in Exile", filmmaker Mickey Lemle created a groundbreaking...

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Hands Scraping

as uncredited
Released: 1968-01-01

In "Hands Scraping" we see two male pairs of hands, those of Serra and Phil Glass, sweeping up...

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Lucinda Childs' Dance

as Self
Released: 2011-12-01

A documentary about the American postmodern dancer and choreographer Lucinda Childs. For Dance,...

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Essence of Life

as Interviewee
Released: 2002-09-17

Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass talk about their 1982 film "Koyaanisqatsi."

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New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971

as Self
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With participation of John Cage, Earle Brown, David Tudor, Gordon Mumma, David Behrman, Max...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Classic Albums

as Self
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self
First aired: 1978-12-28

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...

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The Culture Show

as Self
First aired: 2004-11-11

A weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news,...

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Tea with Tosh

as Self
First aired: 1986-01-01

'Tea with Tosh' was a cable public access TV chat show that aired from 1986-87. Hosted by Tosh...

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