Movies Similar to Step Up and Be Vocal (2001)

A punk band gets their first tour, but their journey takes a dark turn when they take on a roadie with a hunger for something more than just backstage passes.

Corrine Burns is a young woman dealing with the loss of her mother. To cope with her grief, she starts a punk rock band called The Fabulous Stains. The band becomes her…

"Kassandra" is a captivating Venezuelan telenovela from the early 1990s about Kassandra, a gypsy girl who marries into a wealthy family. She doesn't know she is the granddaughter of the family's head.…

Breaking Glass is a drama about Kate, a determined punk singer who unexpectedly achieves fame. The film follows her rapid rise to stardom in London's rock scene, with her manager Danny's support.…

This documentary offers an unfiltered look at the European tour of Sonic Youth and Nirvana in late 1991. Director David Markey captures the energy and camaraderie of these iconic bands, along with…

"Shut Up and Sing" documents the story of the Texas country band, the Dixie Chicks. After one brief comment criticizing President Bush, their number one song became hugely unpopular. Fans reacted with…

The Go-Go's were the first all-female band to play their own instruments, write their own songs, and achieve a No. 1 album, making history in the process. This film uses honest accounts…

Queen Elizabeth I is unexpectedly transported to 1970s England, where she finds a world strikingly different from her own. She navigates decaying cities and a pervasive sense of unease, witnessing the sharp…

In November 1980, the B-52's were about to achieve national recognition with their third album and an upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live. Touring with their original lineup – Fred Schneider, Cindy…

In the late 1970s, Shere Hite's controversial book, "The Hite Report," changed how we thought about women's sexuality. Using anonymous surveys of thousands of women, she explored intimate experiences and challenged traditional…

This documentary explores contemporary discussions surrounding feminism and gender equality. It examines the possibilities of intersectional feminism to significantly reshape future societies.

They say rock and roll was a man's world. This film explores the often-overlooked contributions of women to rock history, highlighting pioneers like Memphis Minnie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Big Mama Thornton,…

This is a sensitive and heartwarming story about an Indian trans man finding acceptance – first from himself, and then from his family. Merlin, who was born female, always felt like he…

Connection | Isolation offers eight personal stories of trans and post-gender people dealing with the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film explores their experiences with both connection and isolation, revealing a…

A Long Way From Heaven tells the true story of the LGBTQ+ students who secretly transformed Brigham Young University's iconic "Y" into a rainbow symbol of pride. The film explores the history…

A transgender paranormal investigator and their team investigate the link between LGBTQ+ experiences and unexplained phenomena while exploring the enigmatic and mystical landscape of the rural South.

Gondolín Hotel provides refuge for approximately 30 transgender individuals who resort to prostitution as their sole means of survival in a society that marginalizes them.

'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…

The film features interviews and performance clips to showcase the women's music scene.

This is the story of Sid Vicious, told by those who knew him best.

Dyke Hard, a struggling rock band, is heading to a battle of the bands in the city. Their trip becomes increasingly complicated by intense and unusual run-ins with cyborgs, ghosts, a Thai…

"This Is Circumstantial Evidence" is a music DVD from Strictly Amateur Films, released by Three One G on April 20, 2004. It features live performance videos from several bands on the label:…

This 60-minute documentary explores the Manchester post-punk band and its enigmatic frontman, Mark E. Smith. The film captures the band's current recording session for the John Peel Show – a show that…

Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most distinctive bands of the late 1980s. "The Fearless Freaks" documents their journey from noisy, Butthole…

Arthur "Killer" Kane, a recovering alcoholic and recent convert to Mormonism, is offered the opportunity to reunite with his bandmates from the rock group The New York Dolls after a 30-year separation.

In Ouagadougou, a group of young women attend a mechanics school, finding friendship, support, and a sense of sisterhood as they navigate the challenges of becoming adults in a nation undergoing political…

This documentary uses personal interviews, striking artwork, and archival film and video to explore how the Feminist Art Revolution profoundly changed art and culture. It reveals the movement's impact on addressing the…

Over eight years, this documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of a highly influential rock and roll band. Beginning as a mid-60s garage band with a sound reminiscent of the Sonics, the Motor…

1979: A pivotal year marked by transformative global events. China embraces economic reform under Deng Xiaoping. The United Kingdom experiences radical economic changes under Margaret Thatcher. Iran undergoes a seismic shift with…

This film explores the dedication to keeping alive Philadelphia's vibrant ballroom culture, a welcoming haven for Black LGBTQ+ individuals that has thrived for three decades.

In the hills of Burundi, a group of miners who escaped from coltan mines create an anti-colonial hacker group. Operating from a camp in a vast e-waste dump, they plot to overthrow…

Eleven years after the breakup of the influential punk band Jawbreaker, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler reunite in a San Francisco studio to revisit their music, share memories, and play…

This is the story of how the influential punk and reggae band The Slits came together, what their musical journey was like, and how their story ended.

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…

Stranded explores the story of The Saints, four musicians from suburban Brisbane, and their connection to the 1970s punk rock explosion. The film features interviews with the band's leaders, Ed Kuepper and…

Urgh! A Music War is a 1982 British film, shot in 1980, showcasing performances by a wide range of punk rock, new wave, and post-punk artists. The film features OMD, Magazine, The…

Over a decade (1987-1998), this documentary follows the band Fugazi through concert footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's connection to Fugazi's Ian MacKaye dates back to…

Director Jean-Luc Godard visits the UK, examining the signs of revolution within late 1960s British culture. The film is assembled as a series of fragmented political events, echoing the techniques of Soviet…

Norman Mailer and a group of feminists – Jacqueline Ceballos, Germaine Greer, Jill Johnston, and Diana Trilling – discuss the topic of Women's Liberation.

Against the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks, this documentary explores how a younger generation ignited a musical revival in New York City, with effects felt globally.