Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

November 18th, 2008  |  by Alive Mind Education  |  published in Glass

Academy Award© nominated director Scott Hicks (Shine) was allowed unprecedented access to renowned American composer Philip Glass. Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts is an intimate film study of one of today’s greatest living artists. From the creative process and family life to influential spiritual teachers and long time artistic collaborators, this documentary is a remarkable mosaic of an artist and his work. This 2008 feature documentary was shortlisted for an Academy Award©.

 
INCLUDES OVER 3 HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS:
Bonus Performances (“Dracula”, “Metamorphosis”, “Orion”, “Einstein on the Beach”)
Additional Interview Footage with Philip Glass, Deleted/Extended Scenes
Commentary Track by Director Scott Hicks
Plus Booklet with Production Notes
 


 


 

Glass Product Information
Grade Level: Grades 10-12, college and university
Subjects:
Music, Performing Arts, American History
Copyright: © 2008 KOCH Lorber Films. All rights reserved.
Set: DVD Only
Total Running Time:
115 minutes
Educational Prices: (includes Public Performance Rights)

 
  • College / University: $249.00

  • Library / High School: $129.00

  • Note: If you are unable to pay via PayPal, please contact info@alivemindeducation.com or call us at 212-398-3112 to order this title.

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Reviews

“…a fascinating overview of the composer’s life and career, offering rare glimpses into
his working process, his influences, and, most notably, his turbulent personal life.”
-New York Magazine

“…our greatest living composer…”
-San Francisco Chronicle

“Perfectly nuanced…poignant and eloquent.”
-Entertainment Today

Glass should suit those willing to accept a fitfully insightful look at one of
the most intriguing figures in late-20th-century American culture.”
-Onion A.V. Club

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