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1. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy
Votes: 9,810 | Gross: $7.72M
2. Buenos Aires Rap (2014)
88 min | Documentary, Drama, Family
Over the past 30 years, the art-form of Rap has been adopted and adapted to voice the realities of the impoverished and oppressed while becoming a highly coveted and controversial commodity... See full summary »
Directors: Segundo Bercetche, Diane Ghogomu, Sebastián Muñoz, Segundo Bercetche | Stars: Emmanuel Horvilleur, Jazzy Mel, Juan Ortelli, Dante Spinetta
Votes: 7
3. Fresh Dressed (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music
Fresh Dressed chronicles the history of Hip-Hop <> Urban fashion and its rise from southern cotton plantations to the gangs of 1970s in the South Bronx, to corporate America, and everywhere... See full summary »
Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Damon Dash, Alexander Dominguez, Daymond John, Karl Kani
Votes: 989
4. Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)
TV-14 | 74 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.
Director: One9 | Stars: Nas, Cornel West, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz
Votes: 3,335 | Gross: $0.11M
5. Oscar (III) (2004)
56 min | Documentary
Director: Sergio Morkin | Stars: Oscar Brahim, Pablo Brahim, Ramiro Brahim, Yamila Brahim
Votes: 57
6. Biggie & Tupac (2002)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield, Russell Poole
Votes: 5,010 | Gross: $0.09M
7. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music
MC 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.
Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 6,450
8. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
R | 127 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, William Black, Jimmy Carter, Elijah Cummings
Votes: 43,863 | Gross: $14.36M
9. Sicko (2007)
PG-13 | 123 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Tucker Albrizzi, Tony Benn, George W. Bush
Votes: 76,825 | Gross: $24.54M
10. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman
Votes: 14,823
11. Sneakerheadz (2015)
Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary
An in-depth look into the exploding subculture of sneaker collecting and the widespread influence it has had on popular culture around the world.
Directors: David T. Friendly, Mick Partridge | Stars: John Buscemi, Rob Dyrdek, Mike Epps, Jeremy Guthrie
Votes: 738 | Gross: $0.00M
12. Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the global power and impact of the music of John Coltrane where the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds are revealed.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Denzel Washington, Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane, Ashley Kahn
Votes: 2,497 | Gross: $0.41M
13. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 12,625
14. Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Combining footage from interviews with the late great David Bowie and contributions from those who knew him personally, this documentary celebrates the illustrious life of one of the greatest artists to ever grace the stage.
Director: Sonia Anderson | Stars: David Bowie, Angie Bowie, Breege Collins, Mary Finnigan
Votes: 1,547
15. The Defiant Ones (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
"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.
Stars: Stevie Nicks, Bono, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty
Votes: 15,674
16. Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: James Brown, Christian McBride, Bobby Byrd, Greg Tate
Votes: 1,496
17. Quincy (2018)
TV-MA | 124 min | Documentary, Biography
An 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.
Directors: Alan Hicks, Rashida Jones | Stars: Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clarence Avant
Votes: 5,159
18. Rhyme & Reason (1997)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: B-Real, Kurtis Blow, Da Brat, Chuck D
Votes: 923 | Gross: $1.59M
19. Camarón: Flamenco y revolución (2018)
104 min | Documentary
The life of Camarón de la Isla. From his humble gipsy origins to international stardom.
Director: Alexis Morante | Stars: Camarón de la Isla, Paco de Lucía, Juan Diego, Antonio Mairena
Votes: 355
20. Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musician Cat Power narrates this documentary on Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Cat Power, Janis Joplin, Karleen Bennett, Laura Joplin
Votes: 5,642 | Gross: $0.41M
21. Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Music
A retrospective look at the "Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All-Time".
Director: Bobbito Garcia | Stars: A-Plus, Anthony Alonso, Stretch Armstrong, B-Real
Votes: 1,006
22. The Great Hack (2019)
TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is examined through the roles of several affected persons.
Directors: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik
Votes: 25,018
23. Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Music
Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows this innovative and influential band to this day.
Director: Michael Rapaport | Stars: Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White
Votes: 4,075 | Gross: $1.20M
24. Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Limited docuseries looks back on the group's career. It was music and shared lyrical genius that allowed them to form the most recognized musical movement in the world, all while walking the tightrope that links business with brotherhood.
Stars: Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, The GZA, Inspectah Deck
Votes: 1,840
25.
Bios, Vidas que marcaron la tuya (2018– )
Episode:
Gustavo Cerati
(2018)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary about the life and professional career of Gustavo Cerati, one of the best performers in South America.
Directors: Javiera Mena, Leandro Lopez | Stars: Javiera Mena, Benito Cerati, Gustavo Cerati, Lisa Cerati
Votes: 39
26.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Deep Purple: Machine Head
(2002)
85 min | Documentary, Music
This classic album features the seminal Smoke On The Water and brought worldwide superstardom to Deep Purple putting them at the peak of hard rock. We follow the album's creation, track by ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Martin Birch, Ritchie Blackmore, Chris Charlesworth, Ian Gillan
Votes: 325
27. Su realidad (2014)
85 min | Comedy, Drama
The story takes place in a parallel world during a tour of the musician Daniel Melingo in Europe. What looks like real not always is. With elements of surrealism, the 1930s and the 21st ... See full summary »
Director: Mariano Galperín | Stars: Sergio Bizzio, Andrés Calamaro, Beatriz Cheramy, Patricio Cotella
Votes: 15
28. Style Wars (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 69 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
Director: Tony Silver | Stars: Demon, Kase 2, Eric Haze, D. 5
Votes: 3,298
29. Trigger Warning with Killer Mike (2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Conducting a different social experiment in each episode -- including only spending money in the black community for three days, helping the Crips cash in on its personal brand by launching... See full summary »
Stars: Killer Mike, Mario Alberto Pagan, Sir Maejor, Laura Poindexter
Votes: 1,314
30. Break It All: The History of Rock in Latin America (2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Music
Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others feature in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
Stars: Gustavo Santaolalla, Rubén Albarrán, Javier Batiz, Humberto Carderon
Votes: 1,390
31. Amy (III) (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand
Votes: 55,022 | Gross: $8.41M
32.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
(2019)
Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Musicians, scholars, family and friends reflect on the life of jazzer Miles Davis to reveal the man behind the legend. Full access to Davis' estate provides rare footage and photos, outtakes from recording sessions and new interviews.
Director: Stanley Nelson | Stars: Carl Lumbly, Miles Davis, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe
Votes: 3,283 | Gross: $0.19M
33. Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary features rare footage filmed by Christopher Wallace's best friend, Damion "D-Roc" Butler, and interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Biggie Smalls that the world never knew.
Director: Emmett Malloy | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Damion Butler, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Voletta Wallace
Votes: 5,554
34. Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Music
"It must 'schwing!'" was the motto of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, two German Jewish immigrants who in 1939 set up Blue Note Records, the jazz label that was home to such greats as Miles ... See full summary »
Directors: Julian Benedikt, Andreas Morell | Stars: Freddie Hubbard, Gil Mellé, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver
Votes: 283
35. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, Music
A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Director: Sophie Huber | Stars: Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Marcus Strickland, Lionel Loueke
Votes: 625
36. Betty: They Say I'm Different (2017)
54 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Funk Queen Betty Davis changed the landscape for female artists in America. She "was the first..." as former husband Miles Davis said. "Madonna before Madonna, Prince before Prince". An ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Cox | Stars: Mike Canton, Oliver Wang, Al Gee, Vernon Gibbs
Votes: 345
37. John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Film telling the untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.
Director: Michael Epstein | Stars: John Lennon, Diana Robertson, Ray Connolly, Julian Lennon
Votes: 1,918
38. This Is Pop (2021– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Music
Uncover the real stories behind your favorite pop songs as this docuseries charts the impact of the festival scene, Auto-Tune, boy bands and more.
Stars: Ludwig Göransson, Hozier, T-Pain, Orville Peck
Votes: 1,419
39. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
Directors: Ice-T, Andy Baybutt | Stars: Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 3,620 | Gross: $0.29M
40. Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Director: Questlove | Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty
Votes: 13,870
41. G-Funk (2017)
TV-MA | 87 min | Documentary, Music
The untold story of how hip-hop's most commercial and iconic sub-genre came to be.
Director: Karam Gill | Stars: Ice Cube, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Drake
Votes: 306
42. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.
Director: R.J. Cutler | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell
Votes: 8,817
43. La era del ñandú (1986)
40 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Carlos Sorin | Stars: Salo Pasik, Carlos Garric, Cristina Czetto, Walter Abaca
Votes: 103
44. Buen día, día (2010)
95 min | Documentary
The life and work of Miguel Abuelo (creator of the Los Abuelos De La Nada group). His songs, poems and less known and unpublished photos are discovered along with his great successes. ... See full summary »
Directors: Sergio Constantino, Eduardo Pinto | Stars: Miguel Abuelo, Los Abuelos de la Nada, Juan Alberto Badía, Gustavo Bazterrica
Votes: 31
45. The Godfather of Disco (2007)
84 min | Documentary, Music
Pioneer. Activist. Survivor. The Godfather of Disco is a documentary based on Mel Cheren's autobiography, My Life and the Paradise Garage: Keep on Dancin'. Through a series of interviews ... See full synopsis »
Director: Gene Graham | Stars: Louis Benedetti, Jellybean Benítez, Joi Cardwell, Mel Cheren
Votes: 45
46. Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
TV-14 | 112 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, William Stevenson
Votes: 1,785
47. Gimme Danger (2016)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Music
An in-depth look at legendary punk band The Stooges.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Bob Waller, The Stooges
Votes: 6,506 | Gross: $0.44M
48. Soul America (2020)
Not Rated | 175 min | Documentary, Music
Three-part series chronicling the journey of soul music from its origins in gospel and R&B.
Stars: Nelson George, Mavis Staples, Mark Anthony Neal, Carleen Anderson
Votes: 21
49. The Last Dance (2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge
Votes: 151,984
50. Imágenes paganas (2013)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Even today there is still a certain resistance to recognizing the aesthetic revolution caused by Virus in the early eighties. The audacity of Federico Moura at the head of the La Plata's ... See full summary »
Director: Sergio Constantino | Stars: Federico Moura, Julio Moura, Marcelo Moura, Velia Moura
Votes: 42
51. Kareem: Minority of One (2015)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary
The life and career of the NBA's all-time leading scorer; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Billy Crystal, Arsenio Hall, Magic Johnson
Votes: 1,045
52. Tony Parker: The Final Shot (2021)
TV-14 | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Examines the background and the career of the french basketball player Tony Parker.
Director: Florent Bodin | Star: Tony Parker
Votes: 1,612
53. The Redeem Team (2022)
TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Follows the story of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball team and how "The Redeem Team" set a new standard for American basketball.
Director: Jon Weinbach | Stars: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer
Votes: 11,256
54.
Untold (2021– )
Episode:
Malice at the Palace
(2021)
TV-MA | 68 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. Nearly 17 years later, we re-examine that night and all the consequences that came from it.
Director: Floyd Russ | Stars: Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Metta World Peace, Reggie Miller
Votes: 9,801
55.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Bad Boys
(2014)
TV-G | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved -- and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.
Director: Zak Levitt | Stars: Kid Rock, Mike Abdenour, Mark Aguirre, Marv Albert
Votes: 1,921
56. Bilardo, el doctor del fútbol (2022)
E10+ | 50 min | Documentary
Documentary series following the life of Carlos Salvador Bilardo, footballer, Argentinian manager, World Cup Winner and Doctor. Since his beginnings as a footballer in San Lorenzo, his ... See full summary »
Stars: Juan Sebastián Verón, Miguel Ángel Russo, Sergio Goycochea, Carlos Bilardo
Votes: 335
57. We Like It Like That (2015)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, History, Music
Latin boogaloo is New York City. It is a product of the melting pot, a colorful expression of 1960s Latino soul, straight from the streets of El Barrio, the South Bronx and Brooklyn. ... See full summary »
Director: Mathew Ramirez Warren
Votes: 70
58. They Call Me Magic (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A look into Earvin Johnson's life, who left his mark on history through his work, and how he continues to impact our culture today.
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley, Jerry West
Votes: 1,563
59. 38 at the Garden (2022)
38 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".
Director: Frank Chi | Stars: Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Ronny Chieng, Jeremy Lin
Votes: 1,082
60. Hakeem the Dream (1995 Video)
Documentary, Sport
Director: Larry Weitzman | Star: Hakeem Olajuwon
Votes: 6
61. The Bob Emergency (2019 Video)
94 min | Documentary, Sport
For more than a century, many of our greatest sports heroes were named Bob. It seemed as though that would never change. Why would it? Why did it? Where did they go?
Director: Jon Bois
Votes: 85
63. Fighting in the Age of Loneliness (2018)
Documentary, Sport
Throughout its history, mixed martial arts have served as a refuge for people disillusioned and confounded by the world at large. The sport was invented by those who were thought too small,... See full summary »
Star: Felix Biederman
Votes: 119
64. The People You're Paying to Be in Shorts (2022)
148 min | Documentary, Sport
An in-depth look at the 2011-2012 Charlotte Bobcats, the worst team in the NBA history.
Director: Jon Bois | Stars: Jon Bois, Alex Rubenstein, Seth Rosenthal, Kofie Yeboah
Votes: 48
65. The Art of Organized Noize (2016)
99 min | Documentary, Music
As pioneers of the Dirty South music movement, Organized Noize is responsible for Outkast, CeeLo, the Goodie Mob and the Dungeon Family. Their production shaped the landscape of hip-hop ... See full summary »
Director: Quincy Jones III | Stars: 2 Chainz, André 3000, Big Boi, Sleepy Brown
Votes: 504
66. Mister Soul: A Story About Donny Hathaway (2020)
83 min | Documentary
A search for the soul of legendary singer Donny Hathaway: in a poetic journey through cities like St. Louis, Chicago and New York, the film digs deeper and deeper into his life, up until its tragic end.
Director: David Kleijwegt | Stars: Frank Sheppard, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, Edward Howard
Votes: 41
67. Imaginadores (2008)
80 min | Documentary
Director: Daniela Fiore | Stars: Andrés Accorsi, Enrique Alcatena, Horacio Altuna, Julio Azamor
Votes: 33
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