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- DirectorChusyStarsCharles EstenRodney CrowellThom SchuylerVisit the world of Nashville songwriters, whose melodies and lyrics reach millions of fans. With over 50 masters: Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Rodney Crowell, Kacey Musgraves, John Hiatt, Keb Mo, Liz Rose, Claude Kelly and more!
- DirectorJim GableBarbra StreisandStarsBarbra StreisandStephanie 'Stevvi' AlexanderAlec BaldwinBarbra Streisand's film concert event finds the legend joined by a roster of special guests, as she takes audiences on a journey of her life's work, like a stroll down memory lane with a good friend.
- DirectorTom O'DellStarsThe BeatlesJonathan GouldChris InghamThe history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.
- DirectorBeyoncéEd BurkeStarsBeyoncéJay-ZKelly RowlandThis intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
- DirectorJohn EdgintonStarsJoe CockerPhil CrookesVic CockerThe story of singer Joe Cocker is told through archive footage and interviews for close associates.
- DirectorMalik BendjelloulStarsRodriguezStephen 'Sugar' SegermanDennis CoffeyTwo South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsBette MidlerJocelyn BrownUla HedwigMovie comedy queen Bette Midler reigns supreme in this rocking, rolling concert movie bash. The Divine Miss M at her trashiest, flashiest, heavenly best!
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsMick JaggerKeith RichardsCharlie WattsA career-spanning documentary on The Rolling Stones, with concert footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour.
- DirectorMichael Rossato-BennettStarsDan CohenLouise DuenoNell HardieDan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it.
- DirectorJames CullinghamIn Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', guitarist and producer Terry Robb, and radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsBob MarleyZiggy MarleyRita MarleyA documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
- DirectorGeorge T. NierenbergStarsWillie Mae Ford SmithThomas A. DorseySallie MartinDocumentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith.
- 1985– 1h 54mNot Rated7.4 (3.3K)TV Episode76MetascoreDirectorStanley NelsonStarsCarl LumblyMiles DavisReginald PettyMusicians, scholars, family and friends reflect on the life of jazzer Miles Davis to reveal the man behind the legend. Full access to Davis' estate provides rare footage and photos, outtakes from recording sessions and new interviews.
- DirectorJessica EdwardsStarsMavis StaplesJeff TweedyAdam AyresHer family group, the Staple Singers, inspired millions and helped propel the civil rights movement with their music. After 60 years of performing, legendary singer Mavis Staples' message of love and equality is needed now more than ever.
- DirectorChris MoukarbelStarsSandra AmadorMichael BeardenTony BennettThis documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.
- DirectorBrian OakesStarsTerry Harmonica BeanRory BlockYvonne ChireauA look at the short, mysterious life of blues legend, Robert Johnson, who was said to have made a deal with the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi.
- DirectorMatt TyrnauerStarsIan SchragerSteve RubellDonald RubellThe story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.
- DirectorJennie LivingstonStarsBrooke XtravaganzaAndré ChristianDorian CoreyA chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.
- DirectorKelly DuaneStarsSam CookeQuincy JonesSmokey RobinsonAn investigation into the circumstances and controversy surrounding Sam Cooke's murder.
- DirectorAlbert MayslesDavid MayslesCharlotte ZwerinStarsMick JaggerKeith RichardsMick TaylorWhen three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film.
- DirectorMichael WadleighStarsJoan BaezRichie HavensRoger DaltreyOscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
- DirectorJuno JakobStarsJuno JakobSophie OrmshawLonely Sam lives an unhappy life until he meets upbeat and lively Ellen and falls in love. But how long will their blossoming romance last as Ellen prepares for university in Paris.
- DirectorAlbert MayslesDavid MayslesCharlotte ZwerinStarsPaul BrennanCharles McDevittJames BakerFour dogged door-to-door Bible salesmen travel from Boston to Florida on a seemingly futile quest to sell luxury editions of the Good Book to working-class Catholics.
- DirectorMichael Lindsay-HoggStarsIan AndersonGlenn CornickClive BunkerThe Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus was filmed before a live audience at a North London TV studio.
- DirectorTodd HaynesStarsChristian BaleCate BlanchettHeath LedgerRuminations on the life of Bob Dylan, where six characters embody a different aspect of the musician's life and work.
- DirectorBob DylanStarsBob DylanRichard ManuelRobbie RobertsonBob Dylan and The Hawks (aka The Band) on their infamous 1966 "Judas" tour of the UK.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsGeorge HarrisonHarry HarrisonPeter HarrisonFilmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
- DirectorTom DiCilloStarsJohnny DeppJohn DensmoreRobby KriegerA look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
- DirectorChris HegedusD.A. PennebakerStarsJimi HendrixNoel ReddingMitch MitchellJimi Hendrix's landmark concert in Monterey County Fairgrounds in California in which he plays signature songs like "Purple Haze," "Foxy Lady," and "Wild Thing."
- DirectorDavid DawkinsChris HegedusD.A. PennebakerStarsOtis ReddingBooker T. & the M.G.sSteve CropperDocumentary on Otis Redding's performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
- DirectorBert SternAram AvakianStarsLouis ArmstrongMahalia JacksonChuck BerryThe highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.
- DirectorPeter CliftonJoe MassotStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesThe line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
- DirectorD.A. PennebakerStarsDavid BowieMick RonsonTrevor BolderThe July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud'/'All The Young Dudes'/'Oh! You Pretty Things', a Lou Reed cover, and a Rolling Stones cover are but some of the highlights.
- StarsStingJanet JacksonBurt BacharachFollows the story of the A&M Records company, and its distinct approach of focusing on its artists.
- StarsJeff BarryNicole SpectorMick BrownIn 2003, a 911 call reported the fatal shooting of a woman at the home of one of the most important figures in pop music in 20th century, the legendary music producer, Phil Spector.
- DirectorJohn ScheinfeldStarsLeslie UggamsElvis PresleyThe BeatlesThe story of the behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the making of Elvis Presley's iconic 1968 TV special.
- DirectorSteve BinderStarsElvis PresleyD.J. FontanaCharlie HodgeAfter making movies for many years, Elvis Presley makes a comeback tour in 1968.
- DirectorDavid LelandStarsJoe BrownEric ClaptonJools HollandGeorge Harrison's friends, family, and bandmates unite for a tribute concert on the one-year anniversary of his death.
- DirectorClaire FergusonStarsEric ClaptonBob DylanGeorge Harrison
- DirectorBob DylanStarsBob DylanSara DylanJoan BaezBob Dylan on tour with the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975; concert footage, documentary interviews and bizarre improvised character scenes.
- DirectorNick BroomfieldStarsNick BroomfieldLeonard CohenMarianne IhlenAn in-depth look at the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.
- DirectorLian LunsonStarsLeonard CohenBonoRufus WainwrightA documentary on the legendary singer-songwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced.
- DirectorJack BenderStarsBørnsAdam CohenElvis CostelloA tribute concert to the memory and music of the great Canadian author, poet and singer Leonard Cohen.
- DirectorJim FieldsMichael GramagliaStarsRick RubinTommy RamoneDee Dee RamoneThe story of the punk rock band The Ramones.
- DirectorSam JonesStarsJeff TweedyJohn StirrattLeroy BachFirst-time filmmaker and award-winning photographer Sam Jones documents the recording of Wilco's album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."
- DirectorDoug PrayStars7 Year BitchValerie M. AgnewCarrie AkreDocumentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
- DirectorAdrian MabenStarsDavid GilmourRoger WatersRichard WrightLive versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, Set the controls for the heart of the sun, Mademoiselle nobbs (Seamus, but with Rick's dog on vocals). "Careful" and "Set the controls" are shot at night with minimal lighting, setting a beautiful mood. And the live Saucerful just has to be seen, with Waters jumping around in the sunlight banging the huge gong. The 80-minute version features studio footage from the recordings of Dark side of the Moon, with alternate versions of Us and them, On the run and Brain Damage, as well as interviews with the band.
- DirectorMurray LernerStarsRoger DaltreyJohn EntwistleKeith MoonThis is the film of The Who's appearance at the third (and final) Isle of Wight festival in 1970. This is regarded as the band's finest performance.
- DirectorJohn AlbarianStarsJohn DensmoreRobby KriegerRay ManzarekThe Doors perform at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival in England.
- DirectorJacques DemyStarsKeith BuckleyPatsy PuttnamArthur HewlettIn 1349, while the Black Plague threatens Germany, the town of Hamelin hires a wandering pied piper (Donovan) to lure rats away with his magic pipe, but then refuses to pay for his services, causing him to lure the town's children away.
- DirectorTodd HaynesStarsJohn WatersMary WoronovBarbara WaltersThe Velvet Underground explores the multiple threads that converged to bring together one of the most influential bands in rock and roll.
- DirectorBrett MorgenStarsDavid BowieTrevor BolderKen FordhamA cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.
- DirectorBrooklyn SudanoRoger Ross WilliamsStarsMichael McKeanBarbra StreisandJohnny CarsonFollows the life of iconic singer Donna Summer.
- StarsPeter CoyoteJanis JoplinGrace SlickFeatures several artists of the time and tells the story of the scene between 1966 and 1976, framed by Monterey Pop, Altamont, Woodstock and The Last Waltz.
- DirectorGreg 'Freddy' CamalierStarsRick HallAretha FranklinKeith RichardsA documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".
- DirectorDave GrohlStarsTrent ReznorTom PettyMick FleetwoodA documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
- DirectorDaniel RoherStarsThe BandRobbie RobertsonBruce SpringsteenA confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
- DirectorAmir Bar-LevStarsJohn Perry BarlowTom ConstantenSam CutlerA look at the 30-year career of The Grateful Dead.
- DirectorLiesl TommyStarsJennifer HudsonForest WhitakerMarlon WayansFollowing the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
- DirectorRichard AttenboroughStarsMichael DouglasTerrence MannMichael BlevinsHopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical.
- DirectorJohn CarneyStarsFerdia Walsh-PeeloAidan GillenMaria Doyle KennedyA young lad notices a beautiful girl who begins to occupy his thoughts. While struggling with poverty, personal relationships and life's woes, he starts a band, hoping to catch her attention.
- DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsBrad PittMargot RobbieJean SmartA tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.
- DirectorJoss CrowleyStarsShania TwainKelsea BalleriniMarc BouwerFrom Nashville newcomer to international icon, singer Shania Twain transcends genres across borders amid triumphs and setbacks in this documentary.
- DirectorAmanda MicheliSam WrenchStarsJennifer LopezBen AffleckAdam BlackstoneGlobal superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
- DirectorLouie SchwartzbergStarsBrie LarsonAndrew WeilGiuliana FurciFantastic Fungi is a descriptive time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.
- CreatorJosh AdlerStarsMichael PollanErika GagnonKathleen KralIt showcases what psychedelics teaches people about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression and transcendence.
- DirectorDonick CaryStarsNick OffermanStingA$AP RockyMixing comedy with a thorough investigation of psychedelics, 'Have a Good Trip' explores the pros, cons, science, history, future, pop cultural impact, and cosmic possibilities of hallucinogens.
- DirectorGregory NavaStarsJennifer LopezEdward James OlmosJon SedaThe true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts.
- DirectorLana WilsonStarsTaylor SwiftAndrea SwiftScott SwiftA look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice.
- DirectorPaul DugdaleStarsTaylor SwiftMatt BillingsleaCamila CabelloTaylor Swift takes the stage and proves she doesn't care about her bad reputation.
- StarsYeNaeem GhefariKid CudiFollows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.
- DirectorThom ZimnyStarsBruce SpringsteenPatti ScialfaThe intimate, final performance of Bruce Springsteen's 236-show run at Jujamcyn's Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway.
- DirectorBob SmeatonStarsJeff BridgesCreedence Clearwater RevivalStu CookFollow the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival concert as well as unreleased material from the band.
- DirectorGeorge C. WolfeStarsViola DavisChadwick BosemanGlynn TurmanTensions rise when trailblazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band gather at a recording studio in Chicago in 1927.
- DirectorStanley NelsonStarsMiles DavisThe life story of the legendary musician Miles Davis.
- CreatorKyle LongStarsJosh DuhamelBokeem WoodbineWavyy JonezA scripted true crime series based on the murder investigations of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.
- DirectorMike FleissStarsJohn Perry BarlowChuck BerryNeal CassadyA documentary that explores Bob Weirs life, through the Grateful Dead, Ratdog, and his childhood.
- StarsCardi BChance the RapperTip 'T.I.' HarrisGlobal superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I. search for the next breakout hip-hop star.
- DirectorChris PerkelStarsClive DavisSimon CowellJimmy IovineA look at the life and work of music producer, Clive Davis.
- DirectorReginald HudlinStarsClarence AvantHank AaronGwen AdolphFollows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
- DirectorDon McGlynnStarsCharles MingusGunther SchullerNine years in the making, CHARLES MINGUS - Triumph of the Underdog is the first comprehensive documentary about jazz bassist, bandleader and composer Charles Mingus. A lucid involving portrait showing the many faces and tortured heart of a music genius, the film also features an abundance of clips of Mingus in performance.
- StarsHrishikesh HirwayDua LipaLin-Manuel MirandaWeaves together in-depth interviews, archival footage, and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song, layer by layer, sharing intimate insight into the personal inspiration behind the music and lyrics.
- DirectorTate TaylorStarsChadwick BosemanNelsan EllisDan AykroydA chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
- DirectorAlan HicksRashida JonesStarsQuincy JonesRashida JonesKareem Abdul-JabbarAn intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.
- DirectorErin Lee CarrStarsBritney SpearsErin Lee CarrJenny EliscuJournalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence.
- StarsMarcus RichardsonShakara MoniqueKeith BallPharrell Williams's hometown community leaders attempt to build one of the world's most inspiring gospel choirs.
- StarsAndrea KellyStephanie 'Sparkle' EdwardsTouréA six-part series about the controversial R&B star R. Kelly which features several women making allegations of abuse by him.
- DirectorSara DosaBarbara KoppleStarsJohnny CashRichard NixonAram BakshianConcerned by a rising rock-n-roll influence on a growing liberal fanbase, President Nixon invited Johnny Cash to the White House to solidify his base in the traditionally more conservative genre of country music. What Cash did instead was subversive and surprised everyone.
- DirectorSeo Hyun-SeungStarsBlackpinkKim JisooJennie KimThe music video for "Boombayah" was directed by Seo Hyun-seung, and it was released on Black Pink's official YouTube channel on August 8, 2016. As of November 24, 2016, "Boombayah" has accrued 68 million views. All of Black Pink's live performances have each over one million views, the highest being their debut stage for "Boombayah" on SBS's Inkigayo with over ten million views. "Boombayah" also became the fastest debut music video to achieved 50 million views on YouTube of any K-pop act, with nine weeks after release. On January 31, 2017, the music video for "Boombayah" hit 100 million views on YouTube, which makes Black Pink the fifth K-pop girl group to reach 100 million views, as well as the fastest debut music video of any K-pop act to reach this milestone. As of October 2017 the music video has reached over 240 million views.
- DirectorKief DavidsonStarsBob MarleyArnold BertramCindy BreakspeareThe violent political suppression of the roots reggae movement in Jamaica told through an investigation into Jamaican politics and the CIA's involvement in the mysterious shooting of Bob Marley.
- DirectorBarry AvrichStarsPaul AnkaCarole Bayer SagerAndrea BocelliThe Victoria, BC-born Foster mixes rare archival footage, interviews and unprecedented access to Foster to chart the career of the multihyphenate who has helped sell more than a half-billion records collaborating with various artists.
- DirectorWhite Trash TylerIsaac YowmanStarsKylie JennerTravis ScottStormi Webster'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly' traces the Houston rapper's rise to super-stardom, focusing on the months surrounding ASTROWORLD.
- StarsCharli XCXChloe ChaidezEmmie LichtenbergAn unscripted docu-series following a musical artist or band and their entourage as they prepare for and embark on tour.
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsBonoThe EdgeAdam ClaytonA documentary of the Irish rock group U2 on their Fall 1987 tour of North America.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLiza MinnelliRobert De NiroLionel StanderAn egotistical saxophonist and a young lounge singer meet on VJ Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long, uphill climb.
- DirectorTodd HaynesStarsEwan McGregorJonathan Rhys MeyersChristian BaleIn 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.
- DirectorHeather RossStarsAndrew AlexanderIke BarinholtzBernadette BirkettDocumentary film about the legendary improv guru, Del Close.
- DirectorBruno MiottoStarsGuy KentPaige SegalJon Morgan WoodwardInspired by the trailblazing music and tragic end of Buddy Holly, a modern-day depiction seeks after the same success in a surreal Los Angeles.
- StarsMick JaggerKeith RichardsRonnie WoodFollows Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts. Take a look on some unseen footage and exclusive stories from the members of the band Rolling Stones.
- DirectorRob EpsteinJeffrey FriedmanStarsLinda RonstadtBonnie RaittDolly PartonWith one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.