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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story streaming

2009 Movie United States Documentary, Music 101 min Ages 8+
By: Jeff Sherman, Gregory V. Sherman With: Richard M. Sherman, Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, Karen Dotrice, Hayley Mills

Their music is unforgettable. Their name is legend. The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story is an intimate journey through the lives of Robert and Richard Sherman, the astoundingly prolific Academy Award® winning songwriting team. While their songs, "A Spoonful Of Sugar (Mary Poppins)" and "I Want To Be Like You (Jungle Book)," to name a few, celebrated family entertainment and happy endings, their life together was not as harmonious. Go behind the scenes for a fascinating glimpse into how Walt Disney used the language of music to bring the brothers together, creating a cinematic legacy like no other.

Filmium rating
70%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2010
Selections:
IDFA Archive

Mood

Celebratory
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Reflective
Touching

Cast & Crew

Jeff Sherman
Gregory V. Sherman
Debbie Reynolds
Robert B. Sherman
Kenny Loggins
Johnny Whitaker
Richard M. Sherman
Julie Andrews
Leonard Maltin
Angela Lansbury
Karen Dotrice
Ben Stiller
Lesley Ann Warren
Hayley Mills
Dick Van Dyke
Roy Edward Disney
John Williams
Roy E. Disney
Stephen Schwartz

Adaptation

Biographical Documentary

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Archival Material
Family Interviews
Interview
Interview Footage
Narrative-Driven

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Chronological

Pace

Engaging
Informative
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Steady

Runtime

Limited Release
Shorter Documentary

Soundtrack

Disney Music
Original Score

Style

Biographical
Documentary
Engaging
Informative
Interview-Based

Time-Period

2000S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Brotherly Relationship
Creative Collaboration
Personal Estrangement

Characters

Family Members
Industry Professionals
Songwriters

Ending

Family Reconciliation
Legacy Celebration
Tribute

Historical Context

2000S
Disney Golden Age
Music Industry

Key Plot Points

Award-Winning Songs
Family Interviews
Industry Recognition

Plot

Disney Music Legacy
Estrangement
Family Bonds
Family Estrangement
Musical Duo Biography
Professional Growth

Setting

Disney
Disney Studios
Family Homes
Hollywood
Music Industry

Shooting Location

Disney Archives
Film Festivals
Hollywood

Theme

Artistic Collaboration
Creative Process
Creative Rivalry
Family Dynamics
Family Legacy
Musical Legacy

Genre

Biography
Documentary
Music
Musical

Audiences

Disney Fans
Film Buffs
Film Enthusiasts
Music Lovers
Musical Enthusiasts

Titles

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

Box Office Success

Limited Release
Modest Gross

Critical Reception

Critic Praise
Favorable
Positive Reviews

Festivals

Newport Beach Film Festival
San Francisco Film Festival

Popularity

Disney Fans
Music Enthusiasts
Well-Received

Ratings

89% Freshness
High Rating

Reception

Audience Acclaim
Critical Praise
Film Festival Acclaim
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2009
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