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Glenn Gould: On the Record

1959Movie30 min

DocumentaryMusic
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A quirky documentary movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout score and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

This short documentary (the second of two parts) follows Glenn Gould to New York City. There, we see the renowned Canadian concert pianist kidding the cab driver, bantering with sound engineers at Columbia Records, and then, alone with the piano, fastidiously recording Bach's Italian Concerto.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Classical Piano
  • Musical Genius
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Creative Process
  • Witty & Charming
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Artist's Life
  • Sound Recording

Crew

Directed by
Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
Written by
Stanley Jackson
Produced by
Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
Music by
Ron Alexander, Michael McKennirey, Michel Belaieff

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Facts

January 1, 1959 · 30 min · Documentary, Music, TV Movie

Released
January 1, 1959
Runtime
30 min
Genres
Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about Glenn Gould: On the Record

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Where can I stream Glenn Gould: On the Record?

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In the United States, Glenn Gould: On the Record streams on OVID. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Glenn Gould: On the Record worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is Glenn Gould: On the Record okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Glenn Gould: On the Record?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Glenn Gould: On the Record plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.