Rachel Portman wins Emmy for original score to documentary 'Julia'

4th October 2023

Rachel Portman wins Emmy for original score to documentary 'Julia'

Rachel Portman wins Emmy for original score to documentary 'Julia'

Rachel Portman's original score for CNN biopic, Julia, won the Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition at "Documentary Night" of the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. 

Julia, which premiered on May 30, 2022, documents and celebrates the lasting legacy of chef, television star, and author Julia Child. The film is directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West, and produced by Holly Siegel and Imagine Documentaries’ Justin Wilkes and Sara Bernstein.

Find out more about Rachel's work and previous film scores on her website.

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