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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

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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 award-winning songwriting team.

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DVD BONUS FEATURES:

  • Why They're "The Boys"
  • Disney Studios in the '60s
  • Casting Mary Poppins
  • Theme Parks: A look at their theme park music songbook and how they went about composing a song for a ride
  • Roy Williams: A Disney Animator and also famous for being on the original Mickey Mouse club, we learn through his artwork some of the stories of what it was like to work in the Animation Building in the 1960's
  • Bob's Art: A look at Bob Sherman's other passion, his artwork
  • Celebration: Testimonials from celebrities and Hollywood legends
  • Sherman Brother's Jukebox: A collection of Sherman Brothers songs and the stories behind them including: "Tall Paul", "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Feed the Birds", "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow", "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", and more

DVD TECHNICAL SPECS:

Video

  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:78
  • Description Modifier:
    16x9 Widescreen

Audio

  • Sound:
    5.1 Dolby Digital


Plot Summary

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. With insightful bonus features, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story is a fascinating portrait of two immensely talented men who continue to enrich our lives.

Additional Details

Directed By: Gregg & Jeff Sherman
Original Release Date:11/30/10
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Approximate Run Time: 101 minutes
MPAA: PG.