Music Docs
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1. Glastonbury (2006)
R | 138 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the 30th anniversary of Britain's best-known music festival.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: David Bowie, Björk, James Brown, Billy Bragg
Votes: 949 | Gross: $0.01M
2.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, B.J. Rolfzen, Dick Kangas, Liam Clancy
Votes: 12,104
3. loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
loudQUIETloud is the story of this unforseen plot twist. A deeply compelling portrait of four band members and their difficult, tense, and ultimately triumphant return.
Directors: Steven Cantor, Matthew Galkin | Stars: Frank Black, Kim Deal, David Lovering, Joey Santiago
Votes: 1,416 | Gross: $0.00M
4. All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Music
A kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of cult music festival All Tomorrow's Parties.
Director: Jonathan Caouette | Stars: Battles, Belle & Sebastian, Grinderman, Dirty Three
Votes: 662
5. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
Not Rated | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
As the front man of the Clash from 1977, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Joe Strummer, Steve Jones, Mick Jones, The 101ers
Votes: 4,182 | Gross: $0.25M
6. Monterey Pop (1968)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music
A film about the greatest pre-Woodstock rock music festival.
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe McDonald
Votes: 4,915 | Gross: $0.00M
7. American Hardcore (2006)
R | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986
Director: Paul Rachman | Stars: Greg Ginn, Ian MacKaye, James Drescher, Lucky Lehrer
Votes: 3,599 | Gross: $0.28M
8. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists.
Director: Paul Justman | Stars: Joe Hunter, Jack Ashford, Uriel Jones, Richard 'Pistol' Allen
Votes: 3,844 | Gross: $1.60M
9. 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: 4,290 | Gross: $0.70M
10. Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971)
GP | 117 min | Documentary, Music
Joe Cocker and Leon Russell perform live at the Fillmore East and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Director: Pierre Adidge | Stars: Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, Chris Stainton, Jim Price
Votes: 322
11. The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
G | 103 min | Documentary, Music
The first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise humanitarian relief funds for the refugees of Bangladesh of 1971 war.
Director: Saul Swimmer | Stars: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr
Votes: 1,646 | Gross: $2.05M
12. It Might Get Loud (2008)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo
Votes: 13,546 | Gross: $1.61M
13. The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013)
97 min | Documentary, Music
Shane Meadows documents the reunion of iconic British band, The Stone Roses.
Director: Shane Meadows | Stars: Shane Meadows, Ian Brown, John Squire, The Stone Roses
Votes: 2,715
14. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
112 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden's 2008 world tour through India, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico and South America in a jet piloted by the band's front man, Bruce Dickinson. Features interviews with the musicians, their road crew and fans.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain
Votes: 5,619
15. Meeting People Is Easy (1998)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Music
An entertaining "rockumentary" about Radiohead that shows some of the tedium of being a rock star, as well as some of the fun stuff.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien
Votes: 3,292 | Gross: $0.05M
16. We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A feature-length documentary chronicling early 80's punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985.
Director: Tim Irwin | Stars: Milo Aukerman, Joe Baiza, Kevin Barrett, Scott Becker
Votes: 1,062
17.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Into the Limelight
(2007)
80 min | Documentary
A documentary looking at the tribute bands who play at and the life that revolves the Limelight Club in a converted Methodist church in Crewe in the north west of England.
Director: Nicola Roberts
18. Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets (2014)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Britpop band Pulp found fame on the world stage in the mid-1990s with anthems including "Common People" and "Disco 2000". Twenty five years and 10 million album sales later, they return to their hometown for their last UK concert.
Director: Florian Habicht | Stars: Pulp, Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle
Votes: 1,764
19. Rush: Time Stand Still (2016)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Music
An account of the final tour of the band Rush, including in-depth interviews with members of the band, the crew, and various fans.
Director: Dale Heslip | Stars: Jillian Maryonovich, Scott Appleton, Gerry Barad, Liam Birt
Votes: 653
20. Hype! (1996)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: 7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament
Votes: 2,929 | Gross: $0.27M
21. Black Flag Live (1984)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Music
A record of the 1984 concert tour of the United Kingdom by the rock band Black Flag.
Stars: Black Flag, Henry Rollins, Greg Ginn, Kira Roessler
Votes: 66
22. Kurt & Courtney (1998)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain, Mari Earle
Votes: 7,353 | Gross: $0.44M
23. Instrument (1999)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary
A collaboration between filmmaker Jem Cohen and the Washington D.C. band Fugazi, covering the 10 year period of 1987-1996. Far from a traditional documentary, this is a musical document; a ... See full summary »
Director: Jem Cohen | Stars: Brendan Canty, Joe Lally, Ian MacKaye, Guy Picciotto
Votes: 994
24. Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll (2014)
Unrated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Through the eyes, words, and songs of its popular music stars of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, 'Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock & Roll' examines and unravels Cambodia's tragic ... See full summary »
Director: John Pirozzi | Stars: Norodom Sirivudh, Norodom Sihanouk, Sisowath Kossamak, Samley Hong
Votes: 424 | Gross: $0.12M
25. 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: 1,539
27. The Doors Are Open (1968 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Music
A British TV documentary that originally aired in 1968. The Doors are Open focuses on the bands performance at London's Roundhouse with rare backstage footage and interviews.
Director: John Sheppard | Stars: Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, The Doors, John Densmore
Votes: 228
28. Jimi Hendrix (1973)
R | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis | Stars: Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Stella Benabon, Eric Barrett
Votes: 1,855 | Gross: $0.03M
29. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)
G | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Live versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Maben | Stars: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
Votes: 9,665
30. Born to Boogie (1972)
67 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about T. Rex includes concert footage and staged sequences. Sir Ringo Starr's directorial work is mindful of touches used on Magical Mystery Tour (1967).
Director: Ringo Starr | Stars: Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr, Mickey Finn, Elton John
Votes: 426
31. Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)
Not Rated | 237 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
Directors: Paul Crowder, Murray Lerner, Parris Patton | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon
Votes: 1,368
32. The Punk Singer (2013)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.
Director: Sini Anderson | Stars: Kathleen Hanna, Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett
Votes: 3,084 | Gross: $0.12M
33. 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: 1,941 | Gross: $0.10M
34. Bunch of Kunst (2017)
103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
British punk duo Sleaford Mods have been called "the voice of Britain" by their fans, "Britain's angriest band" by the Guardian and "The world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" by Iggy Pop. "... See full summary »
Director: Christine Franz | Stars: Andrew Fearn, Steve Ignorant, Sleaford Mods, Iggy Pop
Votes: 351
35. Live Forever (2003)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the mid-1990s Britpop music scene.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn, Jarvis Cocker
Votes: 1,313
36. Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of 'Smile' (2004 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 109 min | Documentary
Interviews with Beach Boy Brian Wilson and his contemporaries outline the history of Wilson's album "Smile," a project some 37 years in the making.
Director: David Leaf | Stars: David Anderle, Hal Blaine, Jeff Bridges, Elvis Costello
Votes: 344
37. Big Fun in the Big Town (1986 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Music
In 1986 a dutch television network, VPRO, aired this raw documentary about New York and its young and fresh HipHop scene. Interviewer Marcel Vanthilt went to the big apple to meet the pioneers of hip hop.
Director: Bram van Splunteren | Stars: Bill Adler, Dennis Bell, Vito Bruno, Schoolly D
Votes: 83
38. Blur: Starshaped (1993 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Three years of candid camera on the road with Blur, from Reading 1991 through the dark ages of the EEC in 1992 and then on to Modern Life. This 126 minute tour film features live footage ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree
Votes: 195
39. Oil City Confidential (2009)
104 min | Documentary, Music
The story of Dr Feelgood, four men in cheap suits who crashed out of Canvey Island in the early '70s, sandpapered the face of rock'n'roll, leaving all that came before a burnt-out ruin - ... See full summary »
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Lee Brilleaux, Wilko Johnson, John Martin, John B. Sparkes
Votes: 635
40. 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: 54,934 | Gross: $8.41M
41. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002)
Unrated | 92 min | Documentary, Music
First-time filmmaker and award-winning photographer Sam Jones documents the recording of Wilco's album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."
Director: Sam Jones | Stars: Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Leroy Bach, Glenn Kotche
Votes: 2,211 | Gross: $0.45M
42. The Road to God Knows Where (1990)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' 1989 tour of America.
Director: Uli M. Schüppel | Stars: Blixa Bargeld, Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Rayner Jesson
Votes: 217
43. Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A mix of Dave Chappelle's sketch comedy and musical interludes, inspired in part by the 1973 documentary Wattstax.
Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu
Votes: 9,623 | Gross: $11.72M
44. Rude Boy (1980)
R | 133 min | Drama, Music
A young British punk and roadie for The Clash navigates life in socially torn 1970s England.
Directors: Jack Hazan, David Mingay | Stars: Ray Gange, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon
Votes: 1,602
45. Lawrence of Belgravia (2011)
86 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate documentary portrait of Lawrence, the musician behind cult UK bands Felt, Denim and Go-Kart Mozart.
Director: Paul Kelly | Stars: Gary Ainge, Pete Astor, Tony Barber, Tony Barber
Votes: 114
46. The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline
Votes: 4,864
47. D.O.A. (1980)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
Director: Lech Kowalski | Stars: Stiv Bators, Terry Chimes, The Clash, Paul Cook
Votes: 671
48. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Haris, Luis Camacho
Votes: 10,030 | Gross: $15.01M
49. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
Director: Malik Bendjelloul | Stars: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore
Votes: 72,859 | Gross: $3.97M
50.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Cracked Actor
(1975)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
BBC documentary showing David Bowie looking back on his Ziggy Stardust character during his Diamond Dogs tour.
Director: Alan Yentob | Star: David Bowie
Votes: 324
51. 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: 3,668 | Gross: $0.80M
52. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner
Votes: 12,378 | Gross: $0.24M
53. 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: 1,868 | Gross: $0.03M
54. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (2010)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A career retrospective of Fishbone, an all African-American rock band from Los Angeles who created a high energy blend of funk, metal, ska, and punk and experienced a career as chaotic and unique as the music they created.
Directors: Lev Anderson, Chris Metzler | Stars: Norwood Fisher, Angelo Moore, Chris Dowd, Walter A. Kibby II
Votes: 398
55. 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: 1,891
56. Mistaken for Strangers (2013)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Tom Berninger chronicles his time spent on the road as a member of the tour crew for The National, the rock & roll band fronted by his brother, Matt.
Director: Tom Berninger | Stars: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf
Votes: 4,605 | Gross: $0.14M
57. Depeche Mode: 101 (1989)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Depeche Mode prepares for the 101st and final concert of its massive world tour at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, while a group of fans who won a contest travel to the concert through the United States on a bus.
Directors: David Dawkins, Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder
Votes: 2,085
58. Hotel California: LA from The Byrds to The Eagles (2007 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A documentary about the famous band The Eagles.
Director: Chris Wilson | Stars: David Crosby, David Geffen, Mark Strong
Votes: 87
59. The Fearless Freaks (2005)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the evolution of the Oklahoma band The Flaming Lips.
Director: Bradley Beesley | Stars: Bradley Beesley, Steve Burns, Dolly Coyne, Kenny Coyne
Votes: 1,145
60. Heartworn Highways (1976)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country.
Director: James Szalapski | Stars: Peggy Brooks, Guy Clark, David Allan Coe, Rodney Crowell
Votes: 937
61. Mission to Lars (2012)
G | 74 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Kate and Will Spicer's brother, Tom, has Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited learning disability. He is also a massive fan of Lars Ulrich from Metallica. They made a ... See full summary »
Directors: James Moore, William Spicer | Stars: Kate Spicer, Tom Spicer, William Spicer, Jasmin St. Claire
Votes: 1,017
62. 808 (2015)
107 min | Documentary, Music
808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It's the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Dunn | Stars: Damon Albarn, Arthur Baker, Afrika Bambaataa, Chris Barbosa
Votes: 720
63. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,115
64. 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: 15,671
65. 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth.
Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard | Stars: Nick Cave, Susie Bick, Warren Ellis, Darian Leader
Votes: 11,966 | Gross: $0.28M
66. The Possibilities Are Endless (2014)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Imagine your mind has been wiped: memories, knowledge, experiences, language - every word you ever spoke, has vanished. If eventually you found the words, what would you say? For Edwyn Collins, 'The Possibilities Are Endless'.
Directors: James Hall, Edward Lovelace | Stars: Edwyn Collins, Grace Maxwell, William Collins, Yasmin Paige
Votes: 379
67. Take It or Leave It (1981)
87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Autobiographical account of the cult 80's British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Robinson | Stars: Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Carl Smyth
Votes: 239
68. 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: 14,815
69. The Song Remains the Same (1976)
PG | 137 min | Documentary, Music
The line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
Directors: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
Votes: 9,024
70. The Grateful Dead (1977)
PG | 131 min | Documentary, Music
The Grateful Dead performs live at Winterland in San Francisco in October 1974.
Director: Jerry Garcia | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart
Votes: 926
71. Be Here to Love Me (2004)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Be Here to Love Me - Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of musician Townes van Zandt.
Director: Margaret Brown | Stars: Joe Ely, Guy Clark, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson
Votes: 1,415 | Gross: $0.13M
72.
The Comic Strip Presents (1982– )
Episode:
Bad News Tour
(1983)
35 min | Comedy
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service ... See full summary »
Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall, Peter Richardson
Votes: 461
73. Festival Express (2003)
R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.
Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko
Votes: 2,414 | Gross: $1.17M
74. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary movie covers two concerts at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berry's 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career.
Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley
Votes: 1,567 | Gross: $0.72M
75.
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
76. 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
77. Still Bill (2009)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of soul legend Bill Withers.
Directors: Damani Baker, Alex Vlack | Stars: Bill Withers, Clarence Avant, Benorce Blackmon, Cornell Dupree
Votes: 669
78. Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (2014)
TV-14 | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director Jon Brewer profiles the life of the musician using private journals.
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Nat 'King' Cole, Tony Bennett, Ralph Carmichael, Johnny Mathis
Votes: 515
79. Mavis! (2015)
TV-14 | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Her family group, the Staple Singers, inspired millions and helped propel the civil rights movement with their music. After 60 years of performing, legendary singer Mavis Staples' message of love and equality is needed now more than ever.
Director: Jessica Edwards | Stars: Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Adam Ayres, Donny Gerrard
Votes: 399
80. Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage (2011 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Fascinating documentary about the history and legacy of the rap group "Public Enemy".
Director: James Hale | Stars: Bill Adler, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Scott Ian
Votes: 60
81. The Return of Ruben Blades (1985)
82 min | Documentary, Music
The story of Panamanian "salsa" singer Ruben Blades and his success in crossing over from the Hispanic market to the international arena.
Director: Robert Mugge | Stars: Rubén Blades, Seis del Solar, Pete Hamill, Linda Ronstadt
Votes: 23
82. Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (1974)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Music
Directed by celebrated British filmmaker Tony Palmer, "Bird on a Wire" follows Cohen on his 1972 European tour. Long lost 16mm prints were restored for this release, not seen since 1972.
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Leonard Cohen, Jennifer Warnes, Donna Washburn, Ron Cornelius
Votes: 203
83. Rise Up (2008)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Takes the viewer off the beaten path far from any tourist attractions and sandy beaches yet still able to capture the beauty and magic that the Irie has to offer, from the deep countryside to the whirlwind ghettos of Kingston.
Director: Luciano Blotta | Stars: Ice Anastacia, Mikey Bennet, Brandish, Franz Capone
Votes: 77
84. Acoustic Routes (1992)
102 min | Documentary
The acclaimed music film documentary ACOUSTIC ROUTES tells the story of seminal guitarist and singer Bert Jansch, from his early days in Edinburgh, Scotland, to becoming the acoustic ... See full summary »
Director: Jan Leman | Stars: Anne Briggs, Jackson C. Frank, Bert Jansch, Brownie McGhee
Votes: 19
85. The Clash: Westway to the World (2000 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A career retrospective of British punk band The Clash, featuring exclusive interviews with the entire band.
Director: Don Letts | Stars: Terry Chimes, Terence Dackombe, Topper Headon, Mick Jones
Votes: 1,139
86. Cocksucker Blues (1972)
93 min | Documentary, Music
Follow the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour and their first return to the States since the tragedy at Altamont.
Director: Robert Frank | Stars: Truman Capote, Dick Cavett, Marshall Chess, Chris Collins
Votes: 874
87. Crossfire Hurricane (2012)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones mark their 50th year together.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 2,739
88. Joy Division (2007)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Richard Boon, Anton Corbijn, Kevin Cummins, Bob Dickinson
Votes: 3,862
89. Eat the Document (1972)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary, Music
Bob Dylan and The Hawks (aka The Band) on their infamous 1966 "Judas" tour of the UK.
Director: Bob Dylan | Stars: Bob Dylan, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko
Votes: 493
90. New Order Story (1993 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Kevin Hewitt | Stars: Keith Allen, Arthur Baker, John Barnes, Colin Bell
Votes: 163
91.
Play at Home (1984)
Episode:
'The Word Came Out of L.A.' Son of 'Leaving the 20th Century'
(1984)
50 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about Manchester's Factory Records featuring some unusually staged interviews with those involved and live music from New Order.
Director: New Order | Stars: Tony Wilson, Martin Hannett, Peter Saville, Alan Erasmus
Votes: 6
92. The Beatles Anthology (1995–1996)
TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Music
An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.
Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin
Votes: 9,420
93. Panic! At the Disco: Say Amen (Saturday Night) (2018 Music Video)
TV-MA | 5 min | Action, Music
After thieves break into Urie's house in search of the Devil's Key, a stolen Mayan artifact, he engages in an intense fight with them, while still being able to sing a whole song.
Director: Daniel 'Cloud' Campos | Stars: Chloe Holmes, Panic! at the Disco, Brendon Urie
Votes: 63
94. Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
PG | 97 min | Documentary, Music
After years of making movies, the King made a triumphant return to the stage in 1970. Now, see the backstage footage from rehearsals to relaxing at the hotel and the performances in one of the most intimate looks at Elvis captured on film.
Director: Denis Sanders | Stars: Elvis Presley, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Charlie Hodge
Votes: 3,248
95. Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (2007)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A tribute to jazz diva Anita O'Day, completed just weeks before her death in November 2006.
Directors: Robbie Cavolina, Ian McCrudden | Stars: Anita O'Day, Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bregman, Dick Cavett
Votes: 248
96. Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Music
The highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.
Directors: Bert Stern, Aram Avakian | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry, Chico Hamilton
Votes: 1,942
97. Dead Kennedys: DMPO's on Broadway (1985 Video)
58 min | Music, Documentary
The Dead Kennedys' performance, June 1984, marked the closing of San Francisco's DMPO's on Broadway Avant-garde Theatre and Nightclub.
Director: Dirk B.G. Driksen | Stars: Klaus Flouride, DH Peligro, East Bay Ray, Jello Biafra
Votes: 97
98. James Brown: Live at the Boston Garden, 1968 (1968 TV Special)
108 min | Music
Director: David Atwood | Stars: Tom Atkins, James Brown, Bobby Byrd, John Starks
Votes: 35
99. Shut Up & Sing (2006)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) in the wake of singer Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement at a 2003 concert.
Directors: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck | Stars: Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, Clayton Allen
Votes: 4,987 | Gross: $1.22M
100. The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (... See full summary »
Director: Dione Newton | Stars: Mark E. Smith, Una Baines, Spencer Birtwistle, Richard Boon
Votes: 124
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