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Thomas Montgomery Newman (born October 20, 1955) is an American composer best known for his many film scores. In a career that has spanned over four decades, he has scored numerous classics including The Player, The Shawshank Redemption, Cinderella Man, American Beauty, The Green Mile, In the Bedroom, Angels in America, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, the James Bond films Skyfall, Spectre, and the war film 1917. Newman has been nominated for fifteen Academy Awards, tying him with fellow composer Alex North for the most nominations without a win. He has also been nominated for four Golden Globes, and has won two BAFTAs, six Grammys and an Emmy Award. Newman was honored with the Richard Kirk award at the 2000 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer who has made significant contributions to film and television music. His achievements have contributed to the Newmans being the most nominated Academy Award extended family, with a collective 92 nominations in various music categories.
"Friends and Fears" is an intimate exploration of the life of Matthew Perry, the actor who conquered the world with his unforgettable role as Chandler Bing on the iconic series Friends. From his childhood in Canada, marked by the separation of his parents and his struggle to find his place in the world, to his meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood, the film reveals both the moments of glory and the personal abysses that defined his life. . After achieving success in one of the most watched series in history, Perry privately dealt with addictions that nearly took his life, while publicly making millions laugh. As the years passed, Perry fought to redeem himself and leave a legacy beyond comedy, becoming an advocate for those struggling with addiction. "Friends and Fears" is a heartbreaking and deeply human portrait of a man who was loved by many, but who spent much of his life struggling with inner demons. The film reveals that behind the facade of fame and humor was a vulnerable human being, searching for help and redemption until the end.
