Sort by Year - Latest Movies and TV Shows With Michael Franti
- Job Types
- Movies or TV
- Genres
- Keywords
- IMDb Rating
- Instant Watch Options
- In Theaters
- Release Year
1. Dreadtown
Documentary, Biography, Music | Post-production
Dreadtown tells the story of British reggae group Steel Pulse, who emerged from the racial turbulence of 1970s Britain to become one of the world's most loved and enduring reggae bands.
Director: Yoni Gal | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Danny Glover, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani
2. Bali: Island of the Dogs
53 min | Documentary, Drama, History
"Bali: Island of the Dogs" is a one hour documentary about the famous and infamous dogs of Bali. A must see for Bali lovers AND dog lovers all over the world, the film explores the ... See full summary »
Director: Dean Allan Tolhurst | Star: Lawrence Blair
Votes: 6
3. A Beginner's Guide to Saving the World
Documentary | Filming
Director: Melissa Thompson Esaia | Stars: Michael Franti, Richard O'Barry, Matt Sorum, Melissa Thompson Esaia
4. Champions (2023)
PG-13 | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.
Director: Bobby Farrelly | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Matt Cook, Ernie Hudson
Votes: 26,193
5. Sign the Show: Deaf Culture, Access & Entertainment (2022)
Documentary
Directed by Cat Brewer and Executive Produced by Waka Flocka Flame, Matt Maxey (DEAFinitely Dope), Sara Hirsh Bordo, and Claudia Lin Cunningham, Sign the Show immerses you in conversations ... See full summary »
Director: Cat Brewer | Stars: Kelly Clarkson, Waka Flocka Flame, André 3000, Matt Maxey
6. Rock the Roc (2021 TV Special)
Biography
A tribute concert for Charlotte Figi and the movement she inspired.
Director: Chris Phoenix | Stars: The Avett Brothers, Matt Figi, Paige Figi, Ruthie Foster
7. Make Earth Cool Again (2021 Video)
274 min | Documentary
Make Earth Cool Again is a live virtual program bringing together scientists, experts and entertainers in interviews, skits, and performances to highlight the urgency of fighting climate ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Dabal | Stars: Marc Benioff, Dave Burd, Win Butler, Robert Downey Jr.
8. Stay Human (2020 Podcast Series)
Music
Michael Franti is a globally-recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning filmmaker. Tune in as he speaks with guests from all walks of life, but in particular, people who are cultural creatives.
Star: Michael Franti
9.
Today (1952– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 June 2020
(2020)
TV-G | News, Talk-Show
Information on the COVID-19 pandemic; hosts Al Roker and Carson Daly barbecue; actor Wilmer Vanderrama ("NCIS"); Camp EDMO; businesswoman Kara Goldin, Hint founder/CEO; Michael Franti performs;
Director: Lee Miller | Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin
10. WeRiseUP (2019)
90 min | Documentary
We live in a world of outrageous pain. We are challenged by extinction level problems. Everywhere we look we see unbearable suffering. In the face of pain we close our hearts.
We also live ... See full synopsis »
Director: Michael Shaun Conaway | Stars: Miki Agrawal, Ibrahim AlHusseini, Michael Beckwith, Kute Blackson
Votes: 7
11.
Morning Joe (2007– )
Episode:
Episode #13.23
(2019)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Willie Geist, Jacqueline Alemany
12. Brian Banks (2018)
PG-13 | 99 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear, Sherri Shepherd, Melanie Liburd
Votes: 9,255 | Gross: $4.32M
13. Stay Human (2018)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary
During these turbulent times, the feeling of hopelessness is an epidemic. In a quest to find a path to STAY HUMAN and hold on to humanity in the craziness of the world we live in today, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Franti | Stars: Hope Dezember, Steve Dezember, Carole Franti, Michael Franti
Votes: 43
14.
Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
Episode:
Jared Leto/Emily Blunt/Michael Franti/Spearhead
(2018)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Interviews with Jared Leto and Emily Blunt; Michael Franti and Spearhead perform;
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Jared Leto, Emily Blunt
15. Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (2017)
155 min | Documentary, History, Music
A documentary spanning over 30 years of the California Bay Area's punk music history with a central focus on the emergence of Berkeley's inspiring 924 Gilman Street music collective.
Director: Corbett Redford | Stars: Iggy Pop, Miranda July, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong
Votes: 326 | Gross: $0.07M
16.
Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
Episode:
Laura Prepon/Steven Yeun/Michael Franti & Spearhead
(2017)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Laura Prepon talks about her film, The Hero (2017); Okja (2017) star Steven Yeun visits; Michael Franti and Spearhead perform for the "Live" audience.
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Laura Prepon, Steven Yeun
17. What is Real? The Story of Jivamukti Yoga (2016)
PG | 79 min | Documentary
Tells the real-life story of two visionaries, Sharon Gannon and David Life, who have inspired and continue to inspire, a world of change through a method called, Jivamukti Yoga.
Director: Jay Mac | Stars: Kip Andersen, Krishna Das, Jules Febre, Sharon Gannon
Votes: 14
18.
Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
Episode:
Guest Co-Host Ryan Seacrest/Mark Ruffalo/Paula Patton/Michael Franti & Spearhead
(2016)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Guest co-host Ryan Seacrest; Mark Ruffalo (Now You See Me 2 (2016)); Paula Patton (Warcraft (2016)). Also: Michael Franti and Spearhead perform.
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Mark Ruffalo, Paula Patton
19.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #14.32
(2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Bill interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd. The panelists this week for Real Time are writer Max Brooks, ex-Romney policy director Lanhee Chen, and Hillary... See full summary »
Director: Paul Casey | Stars: Bill Maher, Max Brooks, Lanhee Chen, Maureen Dowd
Votes: 30
20.
Roadtrip Nation (2004– )
Episode:
The Answer Is Within You
(2015)
PG | Documentary, Reality-TV
The road-trippers explore the Experience Music Project in Seattle, where experience designer Andrea Weatherhead advises that the best path toward happiness is getting to know yourself. In ... See full summary »
Director: Willie Witte | Stars: Michael Franti, Eiko Okura, Aya Philémon, Ben Sienko
21. Sold (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 94 min | Drama
A girl risks everything for freedom after being trafficked from her mountain village in Nepal to a brothel in India.
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown | Stars: Gillian Anderson, David Arquette, Priyanka Bose, Tillotama Shome
Votes: 1,999
22. Hope for Steve (2014)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
HLN, People Magazine, ABC News, and several local stations have all done stories on the documentary and Hope and Steve.
Directors: Matt Moore, Sarah Spicer | Stars: Steve Dezember, Hope Dezember, Phyllis Dezember, Travis Nolan
Votes: 13
23. Michael Franti In Bali (2014 TV Movie)
PG | 23 min | Adventure
Journey along with musician and social activist Michael Franti as he opens the doors to his home life and yoga retreat "Soulshine" in Bali, Indonesia.
Director: John Roderick | Star: Michael Franti
24. Caparezza feat. Michael Franti: È tardi (2014 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Director: Gianluca Calu Montesano | Stars: Caparezza, Michael Franti
25.
Spicks and Specks (2005–2022)
Episode:
Episode #8.18
(2014)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
The teams were Ella, Michael and Claire, and Adam, Deborah and Tom. The games played were Know Your Product, Look What They've Done to My Song, Do You See What I See, Substitute, and Final Countdown.
Director: Jon Olb | Stars: Josh Earl, Ella Hooper, Adam Richard, Michael Franti
26.
The View (1997– )
Episode:
Episode #16.212
(2013)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
Stars: Michael Franti, Teri Hatcher, Dean Norris, Lara Spencer
27.
Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode:
Episode dated 30 July 2013
(2013)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bryan Cranston, Michael Franti
28.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #11.59
(2013)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Directors: Jonathan Kimmel, Andy Fisher | Stars: Jason Horton, Arctic Monkeys, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brayden Fenderson
29.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #11.62
(2013)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Directors: Jonathan Kimmel, Andy Fisher | Stars: Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon, Michael Franti, Al Gore
30. Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012)
104 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Logan, Mandy Stein | Stars: Julian Cambridge, Anthony Countey, James Drescher, Harley Flanagan
Votes: 157
31. Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey (2012 Video)
PG | 64 min | Documentary
This is the story of a woman who thought she had it all until she lost her beloved mother to cancer. Trying to process and understand her profound grief, Suzanne embarked on a journey and ... See full summary »
Director: Suzanne Bryant | Stars: Michael Franti, Russell Simmons, Christy Turlington
Votes: 32
32. 42nd NAACP Image Awards (2011 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min
The 42nd NAACP Image Awards ceremony was hosted by Wayne Brady and Holly Robinson Peete and recognized outstanding achievements made during 2010 by people of color in music, television, and... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan X | Stars: David Sincere Aiken, Erika Alexander, Tatyana Ali, Essence Atkins
Votes: 22
33.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
Episode:
Episode #19.102
(2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Directors: Liz Plonka, Anthony Caleca | Stars: Jay Leno, Rickey Minor, Christina Applegate, John Fulton
34.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #9.92
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Will Burke | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Dicky Barrett, Nicholas Bush, Michael Franti
35.
Altas Horas (2000– )
Episode:
Episode dated 12 December 2011
(2011)
Family, Talk-Show
Director: Serginho Groisman | Stars: Serginho Groisman, José Aldo, Angélica, Michael Franti
36. Awake (II) (2010)
12 min | Short, Drama
A woman in the depths of the American nightmare is forced to become enlightened or die.
Director: Hunter Richards | Stars: Lynn Cohen, Rosario Dawson, Gabriel Gutierrez, Paten Hughes
Votes: 65
37. Sounds Like a Revolution (2010)
76 min | Documentary, Music
Documents the rise of a new generation of activist musicians who are living proof that music is a powerful tool in the ongoing struggle for social change. From the The Chicks to Michael ... See full summary »
Directors: Summer Preney, Jane Michener | Stars: Jello Biafra, Rob Bowman, David Crosby, Alan Cross
Votes: 75
38. Guerrilla Midwife (2010)
67 min | Documentary
The film follows the remarkable work of 2011 CNN Hero, Ibu Robin Lim and her efforts to protect the smallest citizens of Earth. Filmmaker Déjà Bernhardt has captured on camera tender ... See full summary »
Director: Deja Bernhardt | Stars: Mary Jackson, Robin Lim, Michael Odent
39. Beneath the Beauty (2010)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Provocative national filmmakers Nico Holthaus and Chris Valentine ask: What the hell is going on in Montana? Holthaus was drawn to the beautiful Bitterroot Valley in May, 2009. Spurred on ... See full summary »
Directors: Nicholas Holthaus, Chris Valentine | Star: Nicholas Holthaus
40.
Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode:
Episode #18.30
(2010)
TV-PG | 57 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: David Letterman, Dana Carvey, Lisa Kelly, Michael Franti
41.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
Episode:
Episode #7.62
(2010)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Brian McAloon | Stars: Craig Ferguson, Kristen Bell, Michael Franti, Spearhead
42.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)
Episode:
Episode #8.7
(2010)
TV-G | 45 min | Talk-Show
Director: Liz Patrick | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Franti, Hugh Laurie
43. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 13,859
44. The 11th Annual 'A Home for the Holidays' (2009 TV Movie)
Family, Music
Stars: Mary J. Blige, Michael Franti, Faith Hill, Reba McEntire
45.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
Episode:
Episode dated 1 September 2009
(2009)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Joan Allen, Rob Zombie, Michael Franti
46.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)
Episode:
Episode #7.23
(2009)
TV-G | 45 min | Talk-Show
Director: Liz Patrick | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Franti, Kevin Nealon, Elliot Page
47. One Giant Leap 2: What About Me? (2008 Video)
Documentary
One Giant Leap have created a unique music, TV and film project. What About Me? is the culmination of 4 years work visiting 50 global locations collecting wisdom and musical jewels. It's an... See full summary »
Directors: Duncan Bridgeman, Jamie Catto | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Deepak Chopra, Stewart Copeland, Bhagavan Das
Votes: 153
48. Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (2008)
70 min | Documentary
Fourty years ago, San Francisco was ground zero for the youth movement of peace, love and political activism. In August of 2006, three friends set out on a journey to try to recapture the ... See full summary »
Director: Arturo Perez Jr. | Stars: Joel Sadler, Billy Troy, Arturo Perez Jr., Courtney Hall
Votes: 19
49. A Call to Action (2008 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
A Call To Action, a documentary that captures the story of how a motivated group of musicians and fans created HeadCount, a grassroots non-partisan, not-for-profit voter registration ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Gaspar | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Andy Bernstein, Hunter Brown, Marc Brownstein
50. La luna di giorno (2008)
Documentary, Short
Directors: Marco Ponti, Andrea Giacomini | Stars: Saturnino Celani, Michael Franti, Jovanotti, Sergio Mendes