# Where to watch John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music (2000) in the UK

> John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music (2000) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2000  
**Runtime:** 133 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T16:33:14.480Z)  

## Synopsis

Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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