Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer (2011)

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The American composer and teacher Milton Babbitt died Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at age 94. For years, New York-based journalist and filmmaker Robert Hilferty had been constructing a documentary on Babbitt. It was a quirky, loving look at a man regarded by many as a composer of "difficult" music. Hilferty left the film unfinished when he died in 2009. Composer and former Babbitt student Laura Karpman has now completed Hilferty's film.

Director: Robert Hilferty
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Editing: Laura Karpman
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer about?
The American composer and teacher Milton Babbitt died Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at age 94. For years, New York-based journalist and filmmaker Robert Hilferty had been constructing a documentary on Babbitt. It was a quirky, loving look at a man regarded by many as a composer of "difficult" music. Hilferty left the film unfinished when he died in 2009. Composer and former Babbitt student Laura Karpman has now completed Hilferty's film.
Who directed Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?
Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer was directed by Robert Hilferty.
Who stars in Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?
Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer stars Milton Babbitt.
How long is Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?
Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?
Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer is a Music, Documentary film.