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Desolation Center
This film reveals the overlooked history of a wave of guerrilla punk and industrial events across Southern California during the Reagan years. These gatherings are now considered the foundational inspiration for festivals like Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella. Featuring interviews…
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Buena Vista Social Club
Documentary, Music
Oscar-nominated documentary. Guitar legend Ry Cooder brings together a group of elderly Cuban folk musicians, some in their nineties, to record a Grammy-winning album in Havana. More than just music, the film is a celebration of life, legacy, and art's…
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Amy
Documentary, Music
This documentary chronicles the life of Amy Winehouse, a supremely gifted singer whose career was tragically cut short. It follows her journey from adolescence, where her vocal talent was evident, through her rise to fame and subsequent struggles with alcohol…
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Beatles '64
Documentary, Music
This film features previously unseen footage of the band and their enthusiastic young fans, documenting their rise to global fame. It follows McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr as they arrive in New York City in February 1964,…
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Miss Sharon Jones!
Two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple offers a powerful and inspiring look at contemporary soul singer Sharon Jones. Just as Sharon prepares a new album, she faces a life-changing challenge: a serious cancer diagnosis. This film follows her remarkable year…
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Marley
Music, Documentary
Bob Marley's extraordinary influence on music, history, and social change is unlike anything seen before. Directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the complete story of the musician, revolutionary, and icon, following his…
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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Documentary, Music
In 1963, The Beatles exploded onto the European music scene and, by 1964, took America by storm. Their revolutionary world tours transformed youth culture and arguably created modern mass entertainment. Throughout this period, they consistently released hugely popular singles and…
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
Documentary, Music
This film tells the story of rock and roll's black, gay roots, challenging the traditional, predominantly white narrative of American pop music. It reveals Richard Penniman as the true originator of the genre. Using extensive archival footage and performances, the…
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Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
Documentary, Music
This is the story of Freddie Mercury's final, remarkable years and how Queen honored his life with a monumental concert at Wembley Stadium: the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. The event aimed to celebrate him and confront the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.…
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Scratch
Documentary, Music
This documentary explores the art of hip-hop DJing, known as turntablism. Tracing its evolution from the South Bronx in the 1970s to contemporary San Francisco, the film features leading scratchers, beat-diggers, party hosts, and producers discussing music, competitions, and the…
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Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
Documentary, Music
FOO FIGHTERS BACK AND FORTH follows the 16-year journey of the Foo Fighters, starting with Dave Grohl's initial cassette demos recorded while with Nirvana. It details their rise to become a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum band headlining arenas and stadiums, establishing themselves…
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Let the Canary Sing
Documentary, Music
The film follows Cyndi Lauper's rise to fame, showcasing her lasting influence through her music, distinctive punk style, feminist views, and activism. It’s a look at the career of a legendary artist, revealing the many aspects of her life that…
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Crossfire Hurricane
Documentary, Music
Celebrating the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary, this film chronicles their remarkable rise from blues-loving teenagers in the early 1960s to rock icons. Newly recorded interviews with all the band members drive the story, interwoven with archival performance footage, news clips,…
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David Bowie: The Last Five Years
Music, Documentary, TV Movie
During his final five years, David Bowie broke a nearly decade-long silence to produce two highly influential albums and a musical. *David Bowie: The Last Five Years* examines this surprising resurgence toward the end of an extraordinary career. With exceptional…
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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
This is the story of Clive Davis, the legendary music executive. It follows his career, starting with his remarkable rise at Columbia Records and continuing through his groundbreaking work founding Arista Records and J Records, all marked by a constant…
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Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Pet Sounds, the eleventh album by The Beach Boys, was a revolutionary achievement in music, setting new standards for production, sound, and songwriting and still inspiring artists and listeners today. This latest installment in the award-winning Classic Albums series offers…
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The Velvet Underground
Documentary, Music
This documentary chronicles the legendary rock band's history, presented in a vibrant and innovative style. Directed by Todd Haynes, the film blends exclusive interviews with extensive archival footage, offering a comprehensive look at their career.
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The Filth and the Fury
Documentary, Music
Julien Temple's second film about the Sex Pistols offers an insightful and engaging look at the early days of the punk movement. Using archival footage, previously unseen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions, the documentary includes interviews with surviving band members,…
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Cobain: Montage of Heck
Documentary, Music
This is the only authorized film to offer a comprehensive look at Kurt Cobain. Award-nominated director Brett Morgen uses Cobain's personal materials – including art, music, previously unseen films, animation, and interviews with his family and friends – to create…
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Autosuficientes
This documentary chronicles the story of Paralisis Permanente, a legendary Spanish post-punk band with a devoted international cult following. Known for their distinctive sound, they released only one album, which is widely considered the origin point of "onda siniestra," the…
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Using previously unreleased personal recordings and archival footage, this film presents a firsthand account of Louis Armstrong's life. It chronicles his journey from musical breakthrough to his involvement in the civil rights movement and his rise to international fame, revealing…
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Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape
To understand why his magnetic audiotape won't fade, cassette tape inventor Lou Ottens revisits his history. As rock musicians embrace the format for their new recordings, they inadvertently help him piece together the forgotten details of his invention's enduring legacy.
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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf remains a legendary and mysterious rock band. Balancing mainstream appeal with underground psychedelic sounds, they achieved iconic status with their song "Born to Be Wild," which became an anthem for a generation. Their powerful new sound challenged the ideals…
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Shut Up and Play the Piano
This documentary charts Chilly Gonzales' journey from Canada to the underground music scene in late 1990s Berlin, then to Paris, and finally to prestigious concert halls worldwide. It explores the contrasting aspects of his public image, revealing how self-doubt and…
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Gimme Danger
Documentary, Music
The Stooges uniquely blended raw, powerful music with psychedelic sounds, bluesy rhythms, and sharp, angry lyrics. Their charismatic frontman was a distinctive figure, embodying a mix of theatricality and rebellious energy. They were unlike any other band before them, yet…
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The Punk Syndrome
Documentary, Music
"The Punk Syndrome" tells the story of Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, Finland's most remarkable punk rock band. Composed of Pertti, Kari, Toni, and Sami, all of whom have intellectual disabilities, the band plays with fierce energy and unwavering self-respect. The film…
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Music, Documentary
James Brown revolutionized American music. Abandoned by his parents as a child, he rose to become a hugely influential artist and social activist of the 20th century. MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN chronicles his career, from rhythm and…
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Dont Look Back
Documentary, Music
The film explores Bob Dylan's life during the 1960s, a period of significant change. It shows him with his fans, in discussions with journalists, and relaxed with musicians like Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price, offering insight into his perspective.…
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La importancia de llamarse Ernesto y la gilipollez de llamarse Eric
Born in Granada, a city with a striking name, he joined the Falange at ten because he wanted to play the drums. His greatest musical influences are the city's Holy Week celebrations and the communion he received at birth. He…
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The Last Waltz
Documentary, Music
Legendary director Martin Scorsese presents a documentary following "The Band" during their last tour. The film combines concert footage with backstage interviews and performances by artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Van Morrison. It explores the personal…
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Bobi Wine: The People's President
Documentary
With a very young population and an authoritarian government, Uganda is ripe for change. Musician and Member of Parliament Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi are leading the charge. Bobi's presidential campaign ignites hope among the country's youth, who…
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American Hardcore
Documentary, Music
Drawing from Steven Blush's "American Hardcore: A Tribal History," Paul Rachman's first feature documentary explores the underground hardcore punk scene between 1979 and 1986. The film features interviews and previously unseen live performances from prominent artists including Black Flag, Bad…
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The Stones and Brian Jones
Documentary
The film examines the complex relationships and professional rivalries within the legendary British rock band, The Rolling Stones. It follows their early years, emphasizing the creative contributions and importance of Brian Jones to the band's achievements. Providing a behind-the-scenes look…
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All Things Must Pass
Documentary
This is the story of Tower Records, the once-dominant music retailer, and the life of its unconventional founder, Russ Solomon. At its peak, Tower boasted 200 stores across 30 countries, generating $1 billion in revenue by 1999. However, by 2006,…
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All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997)
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, skateboarding and hip-hop culture found a vibrant intersection in downtown Manhattan. Historical footage captures the blending of these two distinct styles of self-expression.
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Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
Music, Documentary
This film chronicles Coldplay's journey from playing small gigs in London pubs to achieving global stadium-filling success. The story centers on the enduring bond between the band members, a brotherhood that has remained strong throughout their triumphs and challenges.
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Documentary, Music
Robb Reiner and Lips, best friends since they were 14, made a promise to play music together for life. Their band, Anvil, known as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal," inspired bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. After a disastrous European…
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Right Here, Right Now
In 2002, Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) staged the second "Big Beach Boutique" concert, a free open-air event that became a historic, and complex, moment. Organizers and police anticipated 40,000 attendees, but over 250,000 flocked to Brighton Beach, fundamentally changing how…
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Part of the Weekend Never Dies
This documentary follows Soulwax on their extensive international tour, capturing the energy, spontaneity, and humor of their performances across Europe, Japan, the US, Latin America, and Australia. Filmed with a single camera across 120 shows – a contrast to the…
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It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
At the start of the 21st century, hip-hop was incredibly popular, yet the music industry still controlled access. Aspiring artists started promoting themselves online, eventually changing the industry's landscape. *It’s Yours* explores how platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and MySpace enabled…
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Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin
Documentary, Music
This documentary offers an intimate look at musician and artist Peter Doherty's challenging life as he balances his art with his fight against addiction. The film honestly portrays Doherty’s internal struggles navigating the pressures of fame while pursuing his creative…
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Generación Lagartija
This documentary follows Lagartija Nick as they guide us through their unique world, exploring concept albums inspired by 20th-century avant-garde art. Using 16mm film, poetry, and their distinctive music, Generación Lagartija introduces the audience to the band's members and highlights…
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Keyboard Fantasies
In 1986, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, a woman deeply passionate about science fiction and living in relative isolation, created and independently released *Keyboard Fantasies* in Huntsville, Ontario. Recorded in a home studio powered by an Atari, the cassette offered seven tracks blending…
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The Jam: About The Young Idea
Sky Arts presents the definitive story of The Jam, a hugely successful British band who were central to the late 1970s punk-mod movement. This documentary, directed by Bob Smeaton, uses exclusive interviews with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler,…
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Music in Review: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was a popular American rock band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for many successful singles from their albums. For the first time, a DVD collects the music of CCR. This definitive review features…
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Depeche Mode 101
Documentary, Music
This documentary explores the relationship between creativity and business through the story of a famous British synthesizer band's 1988 US tour. It provides an intimate look at the energy and pressure backstage, showing how the band balances their art with…
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Dark City Beneath the Beat
Dark City Beneath The Beat is an audiovisual exploration of Baltimore's vibrant music scene. Inspired by original Baltimore club music, the film highlights local artists – DJs, dancers, producers, and creatives – pursuing their dreams. Through rhythmic stories interwoven with…
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Supersonic
Music, Documentary, History
Supersonic chronicles Oasis's rapid ascent from their Manchester roots to headlining massive concerts in a mere three years. This authentic and emotional film explores the story of one of Britain’s most influential bands, featuring revealing new interviews with Noel and…
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Rockfield : The Studio on the Farm
Fifty years ago, two brothers in rural Wales were working on the family farm, but secretly dreamed of making music. They boldly transformed their farmhouse into a recording studio, moving musicians into spare rooms and animals out of barns. Unbeknownst…
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