The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

"Brothers, partners, strangers"

Apr 24 2009 PG 1h 41m
Documentary

The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.

Plot

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.

Written by

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Directed by

Gregory V. Sherman, Jeff Sherman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Crescendo Productions, Traveling Light Partners, Walt Disney Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
1,413
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
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