The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
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.
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The making of Mary Poppins and Spoonful of Sugar origin story
Sherman families live separately despite brothers living nearby
The film shifts from celebrating the magical creation of Mary Poppins to revealing the tragic personal estrangement between the brothers and their families
The documentary follows a compelling arc from nostalgic celebration of the Sherman Brothers' musical genius to the sad revelation of their personal estrangement, before concluding with appreciation for their lasting cultural impact. Critics consistently praised the behind-the-scenes Disney insights and touching musical moments while finding the family dysfunction both fascinating and heartbreaking. Despite some sadness about the brothers' relationship, reviewers ultimately celebrated this as a loving and well-deserved tribute to their extraordinary songwriting legacy.
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Richard M. Sherman
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Robert B. Sherman
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Julie Andrews
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Roy Edward Disney
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Randy Newman
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John Lasseter
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Ben Stiller
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Dick Van Dyke
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John Williams
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Barbara Broccoli
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John Landis
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Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
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Hayley Mills
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Leonard Maltin
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Stephen Schwartz
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Cameron Mackintosh
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Karen Dotrice
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Debbie Reynolds
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Alan Menken
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Lesley Ann Warren
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