An absolutely delightful film. Beautifully made and produced and warm and charming. I was just delighted with it.
An absolutely delightful film. Beautifully made and produced and warm and charming. I was just delighted with it.
- Charles Solomon, FilmWeek KPCC
Killing Me Softly With His Songs
KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONGS is a documentary about iconic composer Charles Fox (“I Got A Name”, “Ready To Take A Chance Again,” “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and numerous television theme songs) — but it is so much more than that. This film is a joyous celebration of music — most especially live music, and its power to connect people and bridge cultures. This smoking hot musical feast will make you want to dance.
In addition to the extraordinary live performances shot in concert halls, jazz clubs, and home settings, by luminaries like Jason Alexander, Barenaked Ladies, Alain Boublil, Common, A.J. Croce, Alexandre Desplat, Roberta Flack, Anne Sila, Diane Warren, Donald Webber, Jr, Paul Williams, Rita Wilson and Henry Winkler, KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONGS follows Fox’s fascinating life from the Bronx to Paris, Hollywood and Havana, all of which unfolds through intimate conversations and personal anecdotes that run the gamut from hilarious to heartbreaking.
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Hollywood Music In Media Awards - Best Music Documentary/Special Program
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Gold Entertainment Media Group (GEMG) is an independent film and television production company specializing in the development and production of premium documentaries, feature films, and scripted and unscripted television. Founded by award-winning director, producer, and writer Danny Gold, the company has built a reputation for compelling storytelling, distinctive creative vision, and projects that celebrate music, comedy, friendship, cultural history, and the human spirit.
With a career spanning nearly three decades, Gold has developed and produced projects across film, television, and emerging media. His work reflects a particular passion for telling the stories of extraordinary individuals, exploring their creative journeys, personal relationships, and lasting cultural influence.
Three of Gold's documentaries have premiered on HBO: the Emmy-nominated IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE OBIT, EAT BREAKFAST, featuring Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Norman Lear, Kirk Douglas, Betty White, Tony Bennett, and Jerry Seinfeld; THE BRONX, USA, which was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Original Song; and THE SUPER BOB EINSTEIN MOVIE, featuring Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and many others.
Gold also directed and produced BLAKE EDWARDS: A LOVE STORY IN 24 FRAMES, which premiered nationally on PBS's acclaimed American Masters series, exploring the life and extraordinary career of the legendary filmmaker behind Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Pink Panther, and Victor/Victoria. His feature documentary KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONGS, celebrating the life and music of Grammy-winning songwriter Charles Fox, premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Music Documentary.
Beyond documentary filmmaking, Gold has extensive experience in scripted entertainment, including developing and executive producing MGM's successful AGENT CODY BANKS film franchise.
Today, GEMG continues to develop a diverse slate of original projects for theatrical release, television, and streaming platforms, collaborating with leading creative talent and industry partners to bring distinctive, entertaining, and emotionally resonant stories to audiences worldwide.
CAST
Cristian Alejandro
Edesio Alejandro
Jason Alexander
Barenaked Ladies
Alan Boublil
Common
Alexandre Desplat
Larry Peerce
Diane Warren
Donald Webber, Jr.
Paul Williams
Rita Wilson
Henry Winkler
and Charles Fox
CREW
Director
Producer
Writer
Taryn Grimes
Producer
Michael Mayhew
Editor
Writer
Consulting Producer
Larry Herbst
Director of Photography
Editor
Consulting Producer
Matthew Wachsman
Director of Photography (Cuba)
Charles Fox
Original Music
Michael Ryan
Re-Recording Engineer
Robert S. Bader
Executive Producer
Lisa Lautenberg Birer
Executive Producer
Mark Brown
Executive Producer
Jay Firestone
Executive Producer
Phil Ittner
Executive Producer
Bruce Levine
Executive Producer
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Brice Levine