The documentary Music by John Williams received the Grammy Award for Best Music Film at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards yesterday.
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film offers an intimate look at the Maestro’s career. The win brings Williams’ total to 27 Grammy Awards, placing him among the most honored figures in the history of the Recording Academy.
Statement from Steven Spielberg:
“Thank you to all the Grammy voters, whose recognition of Music by John Williams means the world to me and our Amblin team, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, and congratulations to our partners at Imagine and the Walt Disney Company,” he said in a statement. “This acknowledgment is obviously deeply meaningful to me because it validates what I have known for over 50 years: John Williams’ influence on culture and music is immeasurable and his artistry and legacy is unrivaled. I am proud to be associated with Laurent’s beautiful film.”