INDEPENDENT LENS | Wonders Are Many | Trailer
Duration: 02:43
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Program: Independent Lens #1008
www.pbs.org/independentlens/wo... WONDERS ARE MANY: The Making of Doctor Atomic tells the story of making a grand opera about the birth of the atomic bomb. This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Composer John Adams and Director Peter Sellars over the course of a year as they work to forge the tale of J. Robert Oppenheimer into a music drama like no other: the strange and beautiful Doctor Atomic.
WONDERS ARE MANY: The Making of Doctor Atomic premieres Tuesday, December 16 on INDEPENDENT LENS, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.
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Post Date: December 9, 2008
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INDEPENDENT LENS | Wonders Are Many | Film Clip 4 (#1008)
An atomic bomb set piece moves through the streets of San Francisco, arriving at the Opera House. 01:37
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INDEPENDENT LENS | Wonders Are Many | Film Clip 3 (#1008)
Evoking the excitement of impending disaster, Director Peter Sellars coaxes the chorus to sing as if their lives depended ... 00:54
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INDEPENDENT LENS | Wonders Are Many | Film Clip 2 (#1008)
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