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Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
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Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
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Questions about Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
How long is Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams was directed by Tony Palmer and released in 2006.
What genre is Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams is a Documentary film (2006).
Who stars in Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
The cast of Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams includes John Adams, Peter Sellars, Alice Goodman, Emanuel Ax.
