Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
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1hr
30mins
Directed by
Bruce Ricker,
Starring
Johnny Mercer,
Bill Charlap,
Clint Eastwood,
Leonard Maltin
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Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews. (DVD Talk)