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- DirectorBenjamin WhalleyStarsAmon Düül IIDavid BowieCanBBC 4 documentary about 1970s German progressive music.
- DirectorMatt O'CaseyStarsFreddie MercuryBrian MayRoger TaylorThe life and times of the rock band Queen - told in two parts covering in part one the 1970's and in part two the 1980's and beyond.
- DirectorJulie ShawStarsMichael JacksonMartin BashirGavin ArvizoMartin Bashir conducts a rare interview with Michael Jackson and is given unprecedented access to the reclusive performer's private life.
- DirectorJeroen BerkvensStarsNick DrakePaul WellerGabrielle DrakeA study, mostly chronological, of the life of Nick Drake (1948-1974). Gabrielle, his older sister, tells us of her brother's birth in Burma, childhood in Warwickshire, life at Cambridge and in London, then back to his parents' home in Tanworth. His parents describe his habits and personality. Two friends and the producer, arranger, sound engineer, and photographer for his three albums comment. His mother, a musician and poet, is an early influence. His quiet folk style made his one tour a disaster. His lack of success and gradual withdrawal end with his death at 26. Eleven of his recordings play on the soundtrack, usually as we see his room, a city, or the Warwickshire countryside.
- StarsStevie NicksBonoDr. Dre"The Defiant Ones" examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre - one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - and their leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture.
- DirectorJeff FeuerzeigStarsDaniel JohnstonMabel JohnstonBill JohnstonDaniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
- StarsCarter HarrisMob James McDonaldChris The Glove TaylorA six-part documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most iconic Hip-Hop recording labels "Death Row Records" in the 1990s and during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop.
- DirectorD.A. PennebakerStarsBob DylanAlbert GrossmanBob NeuwirthDocumentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.
- DirectorSteven CantorMatthew GalkinStarsFrank BlackKim DealDavid LoveringloudQUIETloud is the story of this unforseen plot twist. A deeply compelling portrait of four band members and their difficult, tense, and ultimately triumphant return.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsThe BeatlesJohn LennonGeorge HarrisonA compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.
- DirectorPaul JustmanStarsJoe HunterJack AshfordUriel JonesDocumentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists.
- StarsShadLL Cool JBig Daddy KaneMC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.
- DirectorAdam Bhala LoughStarsBirdmanCortez BryantReginae CarterAn in-depth look at the artist Dwayne LIL' WAYNE Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rapper alive" With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil' Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.
- DirectorLance BangsKim GordonSpike JonzeStarsStephen MalkmusMark IboldScott KanbergDocumentary tracing the existence of noted rock band Pavement from 1989 to their final performance in late 1999. The DVD also compiles all of their music videos, rare live footage, audio commentary from the band and directors, and two live concerts available with multiple angles.
- DirectorChrome DreamsStarsThomas ArnoldKarl BartosDiedrich DiederichsenAn in-depth look at the history of the krautrock scene, including the most successful band Kraftwerk.
- DirectorBobbito GarciaStarsA-PlusAnthony AlonsoStretch ArmstrongA retrospective look at the "Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All-Time".
- DirectorAndrew MorahanStarsMichael JacksonSiedah GarrettDarryl PhinnesseeMichael's "Dangerous Tour" was the biggest tour any performer had done in history, the staging took nearly 3 days to set up. The tour included 69 concerts reaching over 3.5 million fans. This concert aired on HBO in 1992.
- DirectorPhilip G. AtwellStarsIce CubeEminemDr. DreThis is it! Your front row seat to the greatest hip hop experience ever captured on film. This is the ultimate back stage pass for your total pleasure. "Up In Smoke" is it and now you've got it all. Fire it up.
- DirectorWill LovelaceDylan SouthernStarsDamon AlbarnMike SmithWayne HernandezAn insightful rockumentary looking at the history of the British rock band, Blur, as they head out on the road for their 2009 reunion tour.
- DirectorKenny OrtegaStarsMichael JacksonAlex AlAlexandra ApjarovaA compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
- Profile of the Gibb brothers, from child stars in Australia to 70s disco superstars.
- DirectorKraftwerkStarsRalf HütterFlorian Schneider-EslebenFritz HilpertThe first-ever official concert film of the electronic band Kraftwerk, taped on its 2004 world tour, supporting its first album of new material in 17 years, "Tour de France Soundtracks."
- 1985– TV-147.3 (86)TV EpisodeSouthern-born, Chicago-raised and New York-made. She could play the guitar like nobody else - nobody. Discover the life, music and influence of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
- DirectorStephen KijakStarsA.J. McLeanBrian LittrellHowie DoroughA behind-the-scenes look at the popular boy band Backstreet Boys.
- StarsThe Beach BoysThe BeatlesHal BlaineBrian Wilson Songwriter 1962 - 1969 is a documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant 20th century composer is investigated and reviewed. With the main feature running at over three hours in length across two discs, the songs Brian wrote for and recorded with The Beach Boys during the 1960s are here re-assessed.
- DirectorJeremy MarreStarsAlex OrbisonMarianne FaithfullRoy Orbison Jr.Biography of iconic rock balladeer Roy Orbison, told through his own words.
- 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.
- StarsNancy SinatraTina SinatraNancy Barbato SinatraSINATRA: All or Nothing at All is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra's life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra's famous 1971 "Retirement Concert" in Los Angeles. The film's narrative is shaped by Sinatra's song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer's personal guide through his own life.
- StarsPat BooneJerry WexlerClive OwenEight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
- DirectorJoe BerlingerBruce SinofskyStarsJames HetfieldKirk HammettLars UlrichThe iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.
- DirectorGabriella CardazzoDuncan WardStarsBrian Eno
- DirectorMichel FerlaClaude NobsStarsLee HarrisMark HollisPaul WebbTalk Talk were one of the most innovative and original British bands of the eighties. They enjoyed a string of successful albums and singles both in the UK and right across Europe. 1986 was the band's only appearance at Montreux and caught them at the height of their success. With a set list packed with hit singles and lead singer / main songwriter Mark Hollis' charismatic performance they delivered an outstanding concert that draws a great response from the packed Swiss crowd.
- DirectorMichael SimonStarsBarry GibbRobin GibbMaurice GibbThe Bee Gees play all their greatest hits in this incredible gig.
- DirectorDavid AustinGeorge MichaelGeorge MichaelStarsGeorge MichaelEmmanuelle AltDavid AustinA frank and honest account of George Michael's professional life and career, made by the man himself with various artists adding to the narrative.
- 20212h 7mNot Rated7.1 (305)TV SpecialDirectorAus TaylorMichael GaertnerNiklas Bildstein ZaarStarsYeDrakeWatch music and cultural icon, Kanye, as he headlines his first show in five years, with special guest Drake. Live from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, this livestream is in support for prison and sentence reform.
- 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.
- DirectorCem KayaStarsAlper AgaOrhan AmurogluImran AyataA documentary that tells the stories of Turkish workers who went from Turkey to Germany since 1950. It generally tells the stories of musicians of Turkish origin in Germany.