Hail Bop: A Portrait of John Adams

John Adams, controversial composer of operas such as "Nixon in China" and "The Death of Klinghoffer," is profiled in this intimate documentary. Spending a year secluded with Adams in his High Sierras log cabin, the film observes the American master in rehearsal with vocalists Emanuel Ax and Michael Collins, and includes discussions with director Peter Sellars and "Nixon" librettist Alice Goodman. 60 min. Soundtrack: English PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.