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Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

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His filmmaker son probes the professional and private lives of his remote but fascinating father: bandleader, composer, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

17 September 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Williams

John Williams

Himself

Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh

Himself

Edward R. Murrow

Edward R. Murrow

Himself

Hal Willner

Hal Willner

Himself

DJ Spooky

DJ Spooky

Himself

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