May 26, 2021 • 24 mins
Coming off two critically acclaimed documentaries "The U.S. Vs. John Lennon" and "Herb Alpert Is…", producer and director John Scheinfeld l’s newest project features another legend in the music scene.
Sergio Mendes is known for bringing Bossa Nova from his native Brazil to the U.S. and then the world. His music has influenced musicians for over five decades including John Legend and Will.I.Am.
"Sergio Mendes and Friends: A Celebration" will be available on PBS starting June 1, with a more extended cut being made available soon.
We talked to Scheinfeld about producing the documentary, working with Mendes, and his passion for documentary filmmaking.
Sergio Mendes is known for bringing Bossa Nova from his native Brazil to the U.S. and then the world. His music has influenced musicians for over five decades including John Legend and Will.I.Am.
"Sergio Mendes and Friends: A Celebration" will be available on PBS starting June 1, with a more extended cut being made available soon.
We talked to Scheinfeld about producing the documentary, working with Mendes, and his passion for documentary filmmaking.
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