Celebrated for 150 film scores, including works for directors such as Visconti, Fellini and Coppola, Nino Rota was also respected for his concert music. Narrated by Sting, the film explores the personal, artistic and spiritual ties shaping his life, revealing his devotion to music. The Godfather was his greatest international success, and The Godfather Part II earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Score. Often at odds with music critics in his lifetime, Rota is reclaiming his rightful place among the great composers, leaving a profound and deeply personal mark on music history.