Music Documentaries
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101. Reincarnated (2012)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Hip-Hop artist Snoop Dogg changes his name to Snoop Lion, travels to Jamaica, immerses himself in Rastafarian culture, and produces his first reggae record.
Director: Andy Capper | Stars: Snoop Dogg, Diplo, Dr. Dre, Damian Marley
Votes: 2,532
102. We Are X (2016)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary film about the legendary Japanese rock band X JAPAN.
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Yoshiki, Hiroshi Morie, Sugizo, Toshimitsu Deyama
Votes: 1,066 | Gross: $0.05M
103. Jaco (2015)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
JACO" tells the story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar.
Directors: Stephen Kijak, Paul Marchand | Stars: Jaco Pastorius, Jerry Jemmott, Robert Trujillo, Flea
Votes: 1,258
104. Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015)
TV-14 | 101 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the popular boy band Backstreet Boys.
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Scott Richardson
Votes: 1,619
105. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2006)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Sara Kestelman, Arnie Potts, Jarvis Cocker, Scott Walker
Votes: 1,542
106. Free to Rock (2017)
61 min | Documentary, History, Music
FREE TO ROCK is a 60 minute documentary film directed by 4 time Emmy winning filmmaker Jim Brown and narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. Ten years in the making, the film explores the soft power... See full summary »
Director: Jim Brown | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Tsvety, Jimmy Carter, Yuri Valov
Votes: 104
107. The Latin Explosion: A New America (2015 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 65 min | Documentary, Music
Explores the impact of Latino music on United States culture. The documentary traces the roots of Hispanic contributions to American music starting from Pérez Prado, Xavier Cugat, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill | Stars: John Leguizamo, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan Jr.
Votes: 148
108. Sinatra: All or Nothing at All (2015)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
SINATRA: 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, ... See full summary »
Stars: Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra, Nancy Barbato Sinatra, Nelson Riddle
Votes: 2,487
109. How Hip Hop Changed the World (2011 TV Movie)
98 min | Documentary
Director: Sam Bridger | Stars: M.K. Asante, Chip, Noel Clarke, Coltrane Curtis
Votes: 44
110. The Secret History of Eurovision (2011 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary, History
A decade after the end of the Second World War, Marcel Besançon, a Swiss exec working for the European Broadcasting Union, had a daring idea. He wanted to stage a live Pan-European singing ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Oliver | Stars: Linda Cropper, Lena Meyer-Landrut, Thomas Schreiber, Donald Sassoon
Votes: 52
111. Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney (2008)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary
In 1965, Ruth Anson was a teenage reporter for ABC TV news, covering the 'teen-beat.' One of her first interviews was with the Beatles, where she asked a young Paul McCartney if he had any ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Cushman | Stars: Ruth Anson, Bob Billman, Shay Burbridge, Cliff Cordova
Votes: 17
112. Seven Ages of Rock (2007)
Documentary, Music
Seven Ages of Rock is about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.
Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Charles Shaar Murray, David Fricke, John Harris
Votes: 689
113. Letter to the President (2005 Video)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Narrated By Snoop Dogg- Letter To the President is a feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.
Director: Thomas Gibson | Stars: Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Aesop Rock, Mario Africa
Votes: 94
114. Michael Jackson's Boys (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Using interviews with friends, family, journalists and those involved in Michael Jackson's career, past and present, as well as extensive archive footage, this documentary addresses the ... See full summary »
Director: Helen Littleboy | Stars: Mark Strong, Frank Cascio, Jordan Chandler, Ray Chandler
Votes: 136
115. And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)
300 min | Documentary, History, Music
A five-part documentary series released by VH1 in 2004. The series recounts the development of hip hop culture from its birth in New York City in the 1970s through its flowering into a global phenomenon in the 21st Century.
Stars: Bill Adler, Will Smith, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 201
116. 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: 9,812 | Gross: $7.72M
117. X: The Unheard Music (1986)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Music
This film is a documentary about the personalities in, and the music of, the early 1980's Los Angeles punk band X. There are studio and live performances by the band and interviews with ... See full summary »
Director: W.T. Morgan | Stars: John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom, D.J. Bonebrake
Votes: 459
118. Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An in-depth look at the life and work of avant-garde musician, Frank Zappa.
Director: Thorsten Schütte | Stars: Frank Zappa, Steve Allen, Angel, Chuck Ash
Votes: 1,371 | Gross: $0.35M
119. Behind the Player: Duff McKagan (2008 Video)
Music
Duff McKagan is the legendary bass player for Velvet Revolver and formerly Guns N' Roses. Duff gives an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician - including ... See full summary »
Director: Dean Karr | Stars: Duff McKagan, Stephen Perkins
120. 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, Kathleen Hanna
Votes: 326 | Gross: $0.07M
121. It's So Easy and Other Lies (2015)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary
The lifetime story of Guns N' Roses bass player, Duff McKagan. How he struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, and overcame it. Talks about the real challenges in everyday life, his childhood, and how the band made it big.
Director: Christopher Duddy | Stars: Slash, Benny Urquidez, Nikki Sixx, Duff McKagan
Votes: 326
122. The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015)
110 min | Documentary, Music
A history of the influential English punk band The Damned from their inception in 1976 through to 2015.
Director: Wes Orshoski | Stars: Gaye Advert, Fred Armisen, Roger Armstrong, Jimmy Ashhurst
Votes: 469
123. Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip (2014 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 71 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A Directv and Guitar Center documentary highlights the iconic rock guitarist, Slash. Featuring interviews with Dave Grohl, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan and Nikki Sixx
Director: Martyn Atkins | Stars: Steven Adler, Marc Canter, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper
Votes: 235
124. Bloodied But Unbowed: Uncut (2011)
75 min | Documentary, History, Music
Cost of rebellion set against the first wave of Canadian punk rock - a bunch of rebels from a backwater town who gained notoriety in the late 70s and have never lived it down. Music. Punk. Rebellion. Sex. Drugs. Death.
Director: Susanne Tabata | Stars: Billy Hopeless, Joe Keithley, Duff McKagan, Henry Rollins
Votes: 28
125. Wild Thing (2010)
106 min | Documentary
A documentary about The Troggs (performers of Wild Thing) and other Rock bands.
Director: Jérôme de Missolz | Stars: Iggy Pop, Eric Burdon, Reg Presley, Kevin Ayers
Votes: 37
126. Rock Prophecies (2009)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about rock 'n' roll photographer Robert M. Knight and his mission to find the world's best new guitar player.
Director: John Chester | Stars: Robert Knight, Jeff Beck, Slash, Carlos Santana
Votes: 174
127. Guns N' Roses: The Story (2007 TV Movie)
47 min | Biography, Music
A look at the history of Guns N' Roses.
Director: Randy Martin | Stars: Steven Adler, Bryn Bridenthal, Jonathan Brown-Tea, Marc Canter
Votes: 71
128. Guns n' Roses: Sex n' Drugs n' Rock n' Roll (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the history of the rock band Guns N' Roses.
Director: Clare Milward | Stars: Steven Adler, Bernard Baur, Buddy Brundo, Karen Crumpton
Votes: 25
129. The Most Dangerous Band in the World (2016)
Documentary
It was 1985. Guns N' Roses were soon to be known as the last mammoth rock entity to come out of LA after selling over 100 million albums. Jon Brewer brings alive never-before-seen video ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Adam Dorsey, Aaron Groben, Alex H. Roth, Alena Savostikova
Votes: 99
130. Queen: Champions of the World (1995)
120 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary on the music group Queen includes performance and rehearsal footage, and exclusive interviews from backstage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor
Votes: 181
131. Axl Rose: The Prettiest Star (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A biography of Axl Rose.
Director: Angela Turner | Stars: Steven Adler, Bernard Baur, Barbara Church, Gilby Clarke
Votes: 35
132. The Queen Phenomenon: In the Lap of the Gods (1995 TV Movie)
61 min | Documentary, Music
Retrospective documentary about the British rock band "Queen", from the 1970s till the death of Freddie Mercury, victim of AIDS. Includes interviews with the band members, friends and fans,... See full summary »
Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor
Votes: 80
133. Air Guitar Nation (2006)
R | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The guitars may be fake, but the talent is real at the U.S. Air Guitar Championships, where performers rock out on invisible guitars in hilarious ways.
Director: Alexandra Lipsitz | Stars: Dan Crane, David S. Jung, Hadia Ackerman, Lance Kasten
Votes: 1,374 | Gross: $0.07M
134. Finding Fela (2014)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Fela Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti
Votes: 849
135. 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: 14,836
136. The Britpop Story: 'It Really, Really, Really Could Happen' (2005 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Retrospective documentary on the Britpop movement of the 1990s.
Director: Chloe Thomas | Stars: John Harris, Damon Albarn, Brett Anderson, Paul Arthurs
Votes: 16
137. Tha Westside (2002 Video)
Documentary
West Coast Rap has become the dominant form of music in America. It has grown from the mean streets of Compton, South Central, and Long Beach to the main streets of middle America. "Tha ... See full summary »
Director: Todd Williams | Stars: Crooked I, DJ Quik, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre
Votes: 83
138. 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: 5,011 | Gross: $0.09M
139. Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel (2002)
92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary examining the politics, music, and life of Tupac Shakur.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Davey D, Michael Eric Dyson, Chrystall Friedemann
Votes: 1,120
140. Tupac: Reckoning (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary
TUPAC: ASSASSINATION II - RECKONING details the motive for murder in a follow-up to the award winning and critically acclaimed predecessor "Tupac: Assassination - Conspiracy or Revenge." ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Bond | Stars: Cathy Scott, Tupac Shakur
Votes: 67
141. Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake... (2001)
PG-13 | 100 min | Music, Documentary
A look back on Tupac's final years through the eyes of Rap legends "Eazy-E", Russell Simmons and Tupac's personal bodyguard, Frank Alexander. Featuring never-before-seen footage.
Director: Sean Long | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Frank Alexander, Michael Eric Dyson, Cathy Scott
Votes: 461
142. Vanilla Ice Archive (2012)
186 min | Documentary, Music
The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South Dallas to his mainstream international success and the hardships that followed through archive personal, TV, news and concert footage.
Director: Bjarni Gautur | Stars: Vanilla Ice, Tommy Quon, Earthquake, John Henry Huffman IV
Votes: 36
143. Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders (2015)
Not Rated | 113 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
The inside story behind the Biggie and Tupac murder investigations is laid bare using police case files, taped confessions never before shown on film, and interviews with lead detective Greg Kading and other witnesses.
Director: Mike Dorsey | Stars: Imari Williams, Greg Kading, Frank Alexander, Xavien T. Bailey
Votes: 932
144. The Show (1995)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has become so popular.
Director: Brian Robbins | Stars: Craig Mack, Dr. Dre, Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow
Votes: 383 | Gross: $2.70M
145. Straight from the Streets (2000 Video)
110 min | Documentary, History, Music
Directors: Robert Corsini, Robert Corsini, Keith O'Derek | Stars: Cypress Hill, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube
Votes: 46
146. HipHop Story: Tha Movie (2001 Video)
90 min | Documentary
Various hip-hop artist think back and talk about the ghetto life, PAC shakur and there favorite occupations. Also a featured live performance.
Director: Sal Martino | Stars: DMX, KRS-One, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur
Votes: 27
147. Delta Rising: A Blues Documentary (2008)
79 min | Documentary
Delta Rising tells the story of Clarksdale and its importance to the blues, America's classical music. This story is told through the experiences of various musicians in and around ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Afendakis, Laura Bernieri | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Willie Nelson, Ruby Wilson, Bill Luckett
Votes: 7
148. Jazz (2001)
108 min | Documentary, History, Music
A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo
Votes: 2,499
149. 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: 6,511 | Gross: $0.44M
150. I Called Him Morgan (2016)
92 min | Documentary, Drama, History
An exploration of the relationship between jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who was implicated in his murder in 1972.
Director: Kasper Collin | Stars: Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Larry Reni Thomas
Votes: 1,945 | Gross: $0.10M
151. 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: 2,498 | Gross: $0.41M
152. The 6th Beatle (2016)
100 min | Documentary
Liverpool concert promoter, Sam Leach, helps the legendary rock 'n' roll band, The Beatles, with their publicity in the early 1960s.
153. Do It Again (2010)
85 min | Documentary, Music
Chronicles Boston Globe reporter Geoff Edgers on his irrational quest to reunite The Kinks.
Director: Robert Patton-Spruill | Stars: Sting, Zooey Deschanel, Robyn Hitchcock, Peter Buck
Votes: 111
154. The Blank Generation (1976)
55 min | Documentary, Music
The cream of New York new wave/punk filmed live at CBGB's when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ivan Král, Amos Poe | Stars: Blondie, David Byrne, John Cale, Jayne County
Votes: 284
155. Stop Making Sense (1984)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales
Votes: 20,039 | Gross: $5.02M
156. Rolling Stone Presents Twenty Years of Rock & Roll (1987 TV Movie)
Unrated | 97 min | Documentary, Music
An exciting chronicle of the songs and energies from '60's psychedelia to '70's glam to '80's new wave and beyond. Features exclusive interviews with rock superstars, plus film footage of ... See full summary »
Director: Malcolm Leo | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Mick Jagger, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker
Votes: 87
157. TV Party (2005 Video)
91 min | Documentary, Music
From 1978 to 1982 Glenn O'Brien hosted an insane punk rock New York City cable TV show called TV Party. Co-hosted by Chris Stein, from Blondie, and directed by filmmaker Amos Poe, the hour ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Vinik | Stars: Robert Aaron, Babs, Jean Michel Basquiat, Edo Bertoglio
Votes: 74
158. Lubbock Lights (2003)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
From the poetic to the philosphical, the heartbreaking to the hilarious, Lubbock Lights explores the phenomenon that is West Texas music.
Directors: Amy Maner, George Sledge | Stars: Terry Allen, David Byrne, Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Texana Dames
Votes: 41
159. 25 Years of Punk (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock movements in New York & England, the underground punk scenes in the 70's & 80's, and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Jello Biafra, David Byrne, Charlotte Caffey
Votes: 62
160. Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009)
90 min | Documentary
An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in music have performed here.
Director: Mandy Stein | Stars: Dicky Barrett, Michael Bloomberg, Clem Burke, David Byrne
Votes: 64
161. Beyond Ipanema (2009)
90 min | Documentary
When Carmen Miranda first set foot in New York City for her Broadway debut in 1939, Americans experienced love-at-first-sight with Brazilian culture. The profound fascination of Americans ... See full summary »
Director: Guto Barra | Stars: Diego Kelman Ajuz, Devendra Banhart, Andrea Bass, David Byrne
Votes: 22
162. Ride, Rise, Roar (2010)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Music
This feature-length documentary profiles David Byrne - famous lead vocalist of the former band Talking Heads, today a solo artist, event organizer and publisher. A clever combination of ... See full summary »
Director: Hillman Curtis | Stars: Lily Baldwin, David Byrne, Layla Childs, Mark De Gli Antoni
Votes: 148
163. Celia: The Queen (2008)
96 min | Documentary, Music
The Documentary of the life and times of 'Celia Cruz'.
Directors: Joe Cardona, Mario de Varona | Stars: David Byrne, Cachao, Christina Christian, Celia Cruz
Votes: 29
164. Under African Skies (2012)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the journey of his Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Paul Simon, Maya Angelou, Okeyrema Asante, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 537
165. Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the life of the late pop star Michael Jackson from his early days at Motown Records to the release of his hit 1979 album, Off the Wall.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Michael Jackson, Jackson 5, Berry Gordy, Suzanne De Passe
Votes: 2,424
166. Temporary Color (2016)
14 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
A true crime concert doc about David Byrne and two escaped convicts.
Director: John Wilson | Stars: David Byrne, Ira Glass, Michael Gottwald, Robert Greene
Votes: 52
167. Paul Williams: Still Alive (2011)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A documentary about legendary songwriter and 70's icon Paul Williams.
Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Paul Williams, Warren Beatty, Robert Blake, Karen Carpenter
Votes: 984 | Gross: $0.04M
168. Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (2014)
PG | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
As he struggles with Alzheimer's disease, country-music legend Glen Campbell embarks on his farewell tour in the U.S., Australia, and Europe.
Director: James Keach | Stars: Glen Campbell, Kim Campbell, Ronald Petersen, Dave Kaplan
Votes: 1,732 | Gross: $0.37M
169. Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Tells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal | Stars: Whitney Houston, Michael Baker, Wayne Lindsey, Sharlotte Gibson
Votes: 5,137
170. Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm (2010)
Unrated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on Levon Helm, a founding member of The Band, at home in Woodstock in the midst of creating his first studio album in 25 years.
Director: Jacob Hatley | Stars: Larry Campbell, Jay Collins, Elizabeth Danko, Amy Helm
Votes: 551 | Gross: $0.10M
171. Soaked in Bleach (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Crime
Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.
Director: Benjamin Statler | Stars: Daniel Roebuck, Sarah Scott, August Emerson, Tyler Bryan
Votes: 11,599
172. The Glamour & the Squalor (2015)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The Glamour & The Squalor is the story of Marco Collins, one of America's last great rock radio DJs and a musical tastemaker that changed our culture. Before the Internet made sourcing new ... See full summary »
Director: Marq Evans | Stars: Chris Ballew, Carrie Brownstein, Kurt Cobain, Marco Collins
Votes: 189
173. Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
PG-13 | 113 min | Documentary, Music
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me is a feature-length documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop music's greatest cult phenomenon, Big Star.
Directors: Drew DeNicola, Olivia Mori | Stars: Billy Altman, Jon Auer, Lester Bangs, Chris Bell
Votes: 1,439 | Gross: $0.11M
174. The Wrecking Crew! (2008)
PG | 101 min | Documentary, History, Music
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Director: Denny Tedesco | Stars: Brian Wilson, Dick Clark, Cher, Herb Alpert
Votes: 3,680 | Gross: $0.80M
175. Good Ol' Freda (2013)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary in which Freda Kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for The Beatles.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Freda Kelly, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison
Votes: 2,114 | Gross: $0.14M
176. Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)
Not Rated | 116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Gerry Beckley, Lee Blackman, Perry Botkin Jr., Ray Cooper
Votes: 1,871 | Gross: $0.03M
177. Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2012)
Unrated | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the 60's and early 70's. The film highlights some of the finest singer/songwriters of the day.
Director: Laura Archibald | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Happy Traum, Tom Bernadin, Doug Yeager
Votes: 319 | Gross: $0.02M
178. Long Strange Trip (2017)
R | 238 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the 30-year career of The Grateful Dead.
Director: Amir Bar-Lev | Stars: John Perry Barlow, Tom Constanten, Sam Cutler, Jerry Garcia
Votes: 1,895
179. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007)
Not Rated | 259 min | Documentary, Music
"Runnin' Down A Dream," a film directed by cinema legend Peter Bogdanovich, is the story of one of America's great rock and roll bands told as never before.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Mick Avory, Ron Blair, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 2,164
180. B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012)
Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Morgan Freeman, B.B. King, Bill Cosby, Albert King
Votes: 698
181. Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.
Director: Jesse Vile | Stars: Jason Becker, Dan Alvarez, Ehren Becker, Gary Becker
Votes: 1,224
182. The Rock 'n' Roll Years (1985–1994)
30 min | Documentary, History, Music
Music from a particular year is played and seen against clips of news and events of the time.
Star: Oliver North
Votes: 76
183. Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties (1986)
39 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A history of rock music during the 1960s, covering everything from the British Invasion that began with the Beatles to the psychedelic sound from San Francisco.
Stars: Casey Kasem, Ginger Baker, The Beatles, Jack Bruce
Votes: 27
184. MTV Unplugged Uncensored (2002 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
The story of MTV Unplugged.
Stars: Tori Amos, Paul Arthurs, Tony Bennett, Jac Benson II
185. The Howlin' Wolf Story (2003)
87 min | Documentary
Music documentary about giant blues legend Chester 'Howlin' Wolf' Burnett, including rare performances, his influence on the Rolling Stones, and more.
Director: Don McGlynn | Stars: Howlin' Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Barbra Marks, Bettye Kelly
Votes: 236
186. Johnny Cash's America (2008)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary combines archival footage and interviews to examine the life of one of music's most universal legends, Johnny Cash. The film recounts the events of Cash's life, from his poor beginnings to his celebrity and his battle with drugs. It also delves into how Cash addressed the issues of his day and evolved to be both a patriot and a social activist. Many famous fans of Cash, including... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville | Stars: Jimmy Kendricks, Loretta Lynn, John Carter Cash, J.E. Huff
Votes: 167
187. The Story of the Guitar (2008– )
178 min | Documentary
Stars: Alan Yentob, Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, David Gilmour
Votes: 21
188. Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall (2014 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, History, Music
A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of rock'n'roll amplifiers ever since.
Directors: Brian Marshall, David Rust | Stars: Jo Whiley, Phil Wells, Chris George, Mike Doyle
Votes: 56
189. Eric Clapton: The 1970s Review (2014 Video)
Documentary, Music
A documentary about rock musician Eric Clapton in the 1970s.
Star: Eric Clapton
Votes: 137
190. Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album (2016)
87 min | Documentary
In Deconstructing The Beatles' White Album, composer/producer Scott Freiman takes Beatles fans young and old into the studio with The Beatles as they create their bestselling album, The ... See full summary »
Director: David Zellerford | Stars: Brian Ackerman, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Scott Freiman
Votes: 12
191.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond
(2001)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
"The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story" (video release title) tells the full bizarre, tragic, but also celebratory story of Syd Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd. With contributions from... See full summary »
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Kirsty Wark, Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Graham Coxon
Votes: 563
192. Folk Britannia (2006– )
180 min | Documentary
Three 1-hour films exploring British folk music from the rebirth of English romance to the latter day revival.
Stars: Joe Boyd, Martin Carthy, Dick Gaughan, Robyn Hitchcock
Votes: 14
193. The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink? (2007 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Tracing the band's history from psychedelic 1960s London to a live reunion in 2005, this is the story of a succession of musical and commercial peaks separated by the struggles around the creative leadership of the band.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Bob Geldof, David Gilmour
Votes: 137
194. Psychedelic Revolution '67 (2007 TV Movie)
75 min | Documentary
1967 is the year in which the world began to turn differently: Albums by Pink Floyd, The Doors and Jimi Hendrix appeared, the Beatles released their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" - and the term " Psychedelia "is born.
Director: Christoph Dreher | Stars: Ken Babbs, Joe Boyd, Tony Conrad, Caroline Coon
Votes: 13
195. Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal (2007)
57 min | Documentary
Director: Bob Carruthers | Stars: Pete D'Arby, John Hopkins, Duggie Fields, Joe Boyd
Votes: 19
196. A Technicolor Dream (2008)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the underground movement during the 60s leading up to its culmination at The 14 Hour Technicolor Dream, a "musical happening" at Alexandra Palace on April 29 1967.
Director: Stephen Gammond | Stars: Kevin Ayers, Joe Boyd, John Hopkins, Nick Mason
Votes: 86
197. Prog Rock Britannia (2009 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the perennially unfashionable music genre, featuring interviews with several of its key players.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Steve Howe, Bob Harris, Arthur Brown, Richard Coughlan
Votes: 141
198. This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s (2009 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Tells the story of Canadian music in the 1970s, a ground-breaking era of great sounds, from glam and progressive rock to punk and reggae.
Director: Gary McGroarty | Stars: Burton Cummings, Domenic Troiano, Frank Davies, Red Robinson
Votes: 14
199. Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up (2010 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
A look at how rock 'n' roll has had to deal with old age and aging within a music movements which once rejected the elderly.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Cherie Lunghi, Rosie Boycott, Joe Boyd, Gary Brooker
Votes: 22
200. Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
Selling over 200 million records worldwide, Pink Floyd has produced some of the most celebrated music in Rock history. This is their incredible story.
Director: Sonia Anderson | Stars: Sonia Anderson, Joe Boyd, Jenny Fabian, Rachel Fury
Votes: 370
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