Movies Similar to Bubble (2009)

This film follows Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, prepares for her Super Bowl halftime performance, and navigates personal physical and emotional challenges.

This film features interviews, rehearsal footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his highly anticipated, sold-out concert series in London.

Martin Scorsese's concert film documents The Rolling Stones performing live at New York's Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Shot over two nights in 2006 with a talented group of…

A Mongolian family faces hardship when their new camel colt is rejected by its mother. To resolve this, they seek the help of a musician who performs a ritual intended to persuade…

GLOBAL METAL, directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, explores how heavy metal, often misunderstood in the West, has resonated globally. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn as he…

In 1967, filmmaker Jorgen Leth made "The Perfect Human," featuring a man and women in a box, questioned by a narrator about their lives and humanity. Years later, Leth agreed to remake…

This documentary follows Madonna's 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour, providing an intimate look at her life both on and off stage. Filmed in black-and-white, the film captures her journey through various locations,…

This film offers a detailed look at the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Festival in Bethel, New York, in August 1969. With rare access to those involved and extensive concert footage, it…

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…

Heaven Adores You is a personal and thoughtful look at the life and music of Elliott Smith. The film connects his songs with the distinct atmospheres of Portland, New York City, and…

Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto blends electronic and acoustic sounds in his music. Following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, he became a vocal anti-nuclear activist. His career was interrupted only by a 2014…

This brief but important film documents the historical moment when Carmencita, a celebrated performer, becomes the first woman recorded on Edison's motion picture camera. Filmed at Koster & Bial's in New York…

Sunken Treasure documents Wilco's frontman Jeff Tweedy during his February 2006 solo acoustic tour. Filmed over five nights, the footage features music from his work with Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and Loose Fur,…

'Breaking Plates' blends documentary, silent film, drama, and dance to bring historical women to life. Modern filmmakers collaborate with contemporary women who interact with characters from a century ago, recreating their stories…

Terpsichore explores dance as an art form, showing the passion, discipline, and vulnerability involved in turning movement into something poetic. The documentary follows three artists: Irish dancer Cece Trapani, burlesque performer Aurora…

Singer Jim White embarks on a visually striking road trip through the impoverished white South in his 1970 Chevy Impala. He journeys through landscapes dominated by churches, prisons, truckstops, biker bars, and…

This documentary chronicles the life of Dean Reed, the American performer who achieved immense popularity in East Germany after relocating there in 1973.

This documentary explores the development of electronic music culture and the growing spiritual movement connected to it. It follows the evolution of the scene as artists and fans alike seek deeper meaning…

This documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mercer's birth by blending biography, archival footage, and fresh perspectives on his work. It features contemporary artists like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John performing Mercer's…

This documentary provides an intimate look at Björk and her team as they embark on the 2001 Vespertine tour. It features interviews with harpist Zeena Parkins, the Inuit choir from Greenland, electronic…

1969. The moon landing, Woodstock, and Richard Nixon's inauguration – it was a pivotal year. But what about a Led Zeppelin concert in a Maryland gym attended by bewildered teenagers? Filmmaker Jeff…

For over forty years, the Rolling Stones have remained at the height of rock and roll. Their history has been marked by arrests, drug use, conflicts, loss, and relationships, alongside eight consecutive…

In the 1970s, the northern soul movement was a vibrant underground club scene in northern England. Thousands of young, working-class people, feeling disconnected, would dance until dawn to forgotten, mid-60s Motown-influenced music.…

This documentary explores the complex and often misunderstood relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Parker was a powerful force in Elvis’ life, and their friendship was both controversial…

This film is a collection of short, one-minute movies from 51 filmmakers around the world, all exploring the idea of cinema's demise. The project is a tribute to 35mm film. The films…

This film explores the unique musical world of Slaraffenland.

This documentary follows Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, highlighting their music, personal lives, and the successes and challenges of their extensive touring career.

"Stooge" is a documentary about Robert Pargiter, Iggy Pop's biggest fan. The film follows the three years before his 50th birthday as he embarks on a quest to find his idol, seeking…

After a two-year investigation across four continents and five countries by Seven News, hidden bank vaults containing Michael's most valued possessions are opened. His diary is read, his final, unreleased lyrics are…

Grace Fisher was a dedicated musician and dancer whose promising career was threatened by a rare spinal condition. This acclaimed documentary follows her journey as she finds gratitude amidst grief and turns…

This film chronicles The Rolling Stones' highly publicized 1969 tour of the United States, ending with the infamous and tragic Altamont Speedway Free Festival on December 6th. The event, a pivotal moment…

"Closure," the twelfth official release from Nine Inch Nails, combines music videos with excerpts from educational films and exclusive footage by Peter Christopherson. This includes behind-the-scenes moments featuring Nine Inch Nails and…

The film explores the emergence of a 12-year-old girl's lesbian sexuality through a combination of recreated memories and staged scenes. It examines themes of forbidden desire, transgression, and the development of identity,…

This film follows the journey of L7, the pioneering female musicians who brought grunge and punk to the forefront of American music. It chronicles their rise to fame, their struggles, and their…

This unusual short film features a conversation between filmmaker Julio Bressane and actor Grande Otelo, blending scripted and spontaneous dialogue to offer a glimpse into a manifesto for Brazilian experimental cinema. Also…

Available on DVD as part of The Criterion Collection’s "Martha Graham: Dance on Film" series.