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1. Ray (I) (2004)
PG-13 | 152 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.
Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell
Votes: 157,482 | Gross: $75.33M
2. The Cotton Club (1984)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Meet the jazz musicians, dancers, owner, and guests (like gangster Dutch Schultz) of The Cotton Club in 1928-1930s Harlem.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Richard Gere, Gregory Hines, Diane Lane, Lonette McKee
Votes: 19,566 | Gross: $25.93M
3. Pretty Baby (1978)
R | 110 min | Drama
A preteen girl lives as a prostitute in New Orleans in 1917.
Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Frances Faye
Votes: 12,852 | Gross: $5.79M
4. Amazing Grace (2018)
G | 89 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.
Directors: Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack | Stars: Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, Alexander Hamilton, Cornell Dupree
Votes: 5,153 | Gross: $4.45M
5. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,346
6. Muscle Shoals (2013)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".
Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Candi Staton
Votes: 4,294 | Gross: $0.70M
7. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,207
8. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
R | 97 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
After severely burning himself in a drug incident, a comedian has a near death experience in which he reviews his life.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser
Votes: 1,999 | Gross: $18.03M
9. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
10. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 900
11.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
(2007)
TV-G | 155 min | Music, Musical
Spectacular rise & disgraced collapse of Memphis' socially-conscious, neighborhood-based Stax Records, which spawned many of the best soul sounds of the 60's and 70's is told mostly by its ... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Stewart, Estelle Axton, Deanie Parker
Votes: 216
12.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
(1995)
60 min | Documentary, History, Music
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Gary Busey, Hank Ballard, Chuck Berry, Bono
Votes: 209
13.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
(2007)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Ahmet Ertegun created a new genre of music that combined the African-American music of 1940s Washington, D.C., with the European sensibility.
Director: Susan Steinberg | Stars: Ahmet Ertegun, Bette Midler, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles
Votes: 172
14.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
The Sounds of Soul
(1995)
60 min | Documentary, History, Music
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
Stars: Bono, James Brown, Ruth Brown, Eric Burdon
Votes: 137
15. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
16. Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005– )
360 min | Documentary, Music
Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms of the black underclass, it is now a billion dollar industry with R&B and hip-hop dominating... See full summary »
Stars: Colin Salmon, James Brown, Etta James, Jerry Butler
Votes: 114
17. The Wiz (1983 Video)
45 min | Fantasy, Musical
An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
Director: Susan Simmons | Stars: Tasha Thomas, Stephanie Mills, Ralph Wilcox, Evelyn Thomas
Votes: 106
18.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
(1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry.
Director: Cathe Neukum | Stars: Aretha Franklin, C.L. Franklin, Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin
Votes: 105
19.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
(2010)
TV-14 | 54 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary capturing the life of Sam Cooke.
Director: John Antonelli | Stars: Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, James Brown, Jimmy Carter
Votes: 105
20. All You Need Is Love (1977)
60 min | Music, Documentary
Series tracing the development of 20th-century popular music in all its forms.
Stars: Tina Turner, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John
Votes: 93
21. Rock & Roll (1995– )
Documentary, Music
A history of rock and roll music.
Stars: Liev Schreiber, David Bowie, Robbie Robertson, Debbie Harry
Votes: 86
22. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
49 min | Documentary, Music
Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles
Votes: 84
23. Definitely Dusty (1999 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Friends and colleagues talk about the life and career of the enigmatic and iconic British singer Dusty Springfield.
Director: Serena Cross | Stars: Dusty Springfield, Burt Bacharach, Madeline Bell, Simon Bell
Votes: 62
24. Bob Dylan Revealed (2011)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary
As Bob Dylan turns 70, a true portrait of the reclusive "voice of the generation" is revealed through exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen photos and films of Dylan's 50-year career.
Director: Joel Gilbert | Stars: Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, Bob Dylan, Jack Elliott, Joel Gilbert
Votes: 42
25. Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock'n'Roll (2000 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Biography of Sam Phillips, the legendary record producer whose Sun Records label in Memphis, TN, produced records by such rock icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Johnny Bragg, Johnny Cash, Jack Clement, Jim Dickinson
Votes: 31
26. Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Music
In 2003 an all-star cast of gospel singers took Bob Dylan's gospel compositions and created a GRAMMY-nominated album. Now Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan features ... See full summary »
Director: Michael B. Borofsky | Stars: Rance Allen, Helen Baylor, Shirley Caesar, Bob Dylan
Votes: 28
27.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
That Rhythm, Those Blues
(1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
Director: George T. Nierenberg | Stars: Ralph Bass, Pat Boone, Charles Brown, Ruth Brown
Votes: 24
28. Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America (2001)
TV-PG | 300 min | Documentary, Music
A five part music documentary which chronicles the history and impact of black music in the United States. The documentary aired October 7, 2001 on the cable channel VH1.
Stars: Smokey Robinson, Brian McKnight, Gerald Early, Ice-T
Votes: 22
29. The Atlantic Records Story (1994 TV Special)
Music
A documentary on the history of one of the greatest record labels ever.
Directors: John T. Davis, Uri Fruchtmann | Stars: Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Herb Abramson, Miriam Bienstock
Votes: 13
30. Just Dusty (2009 TV Special)
83 min | Documentary
Biography of the inspirational British singer, who defied conventions in her time, having creative input in her recordings, confronting apartheid, bringing Motown music to Europe and being open about her bisexuality.
Director: Daniella Wiedmann | Stars: Dusty Springfield, Vicki Wickham, Simon Bell, Pat Rhodes
Votes: 10
31.
All You Need Is Love (1977)
Episode:
Good Times: Rhythm and Blues
(1977)
Music, Documentary
Stars: Pat Boone, The Diamonds, Bo Diddley, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 8
32.
All You Need Is Love (1977)
Episode:
God's Children: The Beginnings
(1977)
Music, Documentary
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Ginger Baker, Amiri Baraka, Big Bill Broonzy, James Brown
Votes: 7
33. Eddie Hinton - Dangerous Highway (2007)
75 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Eddie Hinton's cadre of secret fans know what the world is about to find out; Eddie Hinton may be the greatest unknown musician you've never heard. Moisés Gonzalez and Deryle Perryman's ... See full summary »
Directors: Moisés A. González, Deryle Perryman | Stars: Eddie Hinton, Robert Cray, Bill Blackburn, Dick Cooper
34. The Other Side of the Tracks (1983–1985)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A fortnightly TV-series hosted by broadcaster and journalist Paul Gambacinni. Two pop stars would be interviewed each week, interspersed with promo clips and television appearances.
Stars: Paul Gambaccini, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Kajagoogoo
35. Immaculate Funk (2000)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary film about music journalist and long-time producer Jerry Wexler.
Director: Tom Thurman | Stars: Al Bell, Stanley Booth, Ahmet Ertegun, Aretha Franklin
36. The Singers: Aretha Franklin Close Up (1968 TV Special)
30 min | Documentary, Music
An ABC News special chronicling the extraordinary rise of soul singer Aretha Franklin. Her mother, Barbara, was a gospel singer and pianist. Her father, C.L. Franklin, presided over the New... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Fleischman | Stars: Aretha Franklin, Jerry Wexler, Martin Luther King, Jerome P. Cavanaugh
37. Cissy Houston: Sweet Inspiration (1988)
Documentary
Director: Dave Davidson | Stars: David Bowie, Tom Dowd, Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston
38. Mary J. Blige: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (1995 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Mary J. Blige performs in the music video "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" from the original television soundtrack from the series New York Undercover (1994) recorded for MCA ... See full summary »
Director: Brett Ratner | Star: Mary J. Blige
39.
Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
Episode:
Atlantic Crossing
(2001)
Documentary, Music
Director: Jeff Morgan | Stars: Lou Adler, Burt Bacharach, The Beatles, Pat Boone
40.
Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
Episode:
Producer Pop
(2001)
Documentary, Music
Director: Peter Jamieson | Stars: Burt Bacharach, Tony Bennett, Pat Boone, Rosemary Clooney
41.
Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
Episode:
The Road to Rock 'n' Roll
(2001)
Documentary, Music
Director: Jeff Morgan | Stars: Roy Acuff, Pat Boone, Ray Charles, Samuel Charters
42.
60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode:
The Mayor of Jerusalem/Richard Sproules/Aretha Franklin
(1990)
TV-PG | Documentary, News
"Mayor of Jerusalem" profiles and interviews Teddy Kollek the longtime mayor of the city of Jerusalem. "Richard Sproules" looks at the police chief of Brockton, Massachusetts, who has gone ... See full summary »
Stars: Morley Safer, Teddy Kollek, Harry Reasoner, Richard Sproules
43.
The Other Side of the Tracks (1983–1985)
Episode:
Episode #2.11
(1984)
Documentary, Music
Stars: Paul Gambaccini, Australian Crawl, De Barge, Nena
44.
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005– )
Episode:
Southern Soul
(2005)
Documentary, Music
Director: Anna Gravelle | Stars: Colin Salmon, Al Bell, Booker T. & the M.G.s, Solomon Burke
45.
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005– )
Episode:
The Birth of Soul
(2005)
Documentary, Music
Director: Deep Sehgal | Stars: Colin Salmon, James Brown, Ruth Brown, Jerry Butler
46.
60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode:
The Look/Operation Iraqi Freedom?/King Solomon
(2003)
TV-PG | Documentary, News
"The Look" investigates whether Abercrombie & Fitch is discriminating by hiring only attractive, mostly white salespeople. "Operation Iraqi Freedom?" examines how Iraqis in Karbala elected ... See full summary »
Stars: Morley Safer, Elizabeth Nill, Jennifer Sheahan, Anthony Ocampo
47.
Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America (2001)
Episode:
Can I Get a Witness
(2001)
TV-PG | Documentary, Music
Directors: Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen | Stars: Solomon Burke, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Andraé Crouch
48.
Rock & Roll (1995– )
Episode:
Renegades
(1995)
Documentary, Music
Directors: David Espar, Robert Levi | Stars: Hoss Allen, Al Aronowitz, Joan Baez, Jeff Barry
49.
Rock & Roll (1995– )
Episode:
In the Groove
(1995)
Documentary, Music
Reports on the years between Elvis and the Beatles, when the 45 hit single became an intricately crafted work of art and producers, songwriters and musicians created studio magic.
Directors: Vicky Bippart, Daniel McCabe | Stars: Hoss Allen, Al Aronowitz, Joan Baez, Jeff Barry