Music Docs
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1. Breadcrumb Trail (2014)
90 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the Louisville, Kentucky band Slint with a focus on their seminal final album, Spiderland.
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Steve Albini, Todd Brashear, Ethan Buckler, Ian MacKaye
Votes: 739
2. Pavement: Slow Century (2002 Video)
85 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary tracing the existence of noted rock band Pavement from 1989 to their final performance in late 1999. The DVD also compiles all of their music videos, rare live footage, audio ... See full summary »
Directors: Lance Bangs, Kim Gordon, Spike Jonze, Dan Koretzky, Thurston Moore, Tom Surgal | Stars: Stephen Malkmus, Mark Ibold, Scott Kanberg, Bob Nastanovich
Votes: 346
3. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen
Votes: 10,535 | Gross: $0.33M
4. Dig! (2004)
R | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the once-promising American rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, and the friendship/rivalry between their respective founders, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor.
Director: Ondi Timoner | Stars: Anton Newcombe, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Joel Gion, Matt Hollywood
Votes: 6,690 | Gross: $0.13M
5. 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: 1,063
6. 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: 2,212 | Gross: $0.45M
7. Silver Jew (2007)
Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate portrait of reclusive poet/musician David Berman and his band the Silver Jews. In the midst of their first ever world tour in the summer of 2006, David, his wife Cassie, and the... See full summary »
Director: Michael Tully | Stars: David Berman, Cassie Berman, Adam Coman, Tony Crow
Votes: 91
8. Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All (2013)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Long before punk inflicted its puncture wound on the mainstream, the Descendents were in a van brewing a potent concoction of pop, angst, love and coffee.
Directors: Deedle Lacour, Matt Riggle | Stars: Bill Stevenson, Milo Aukerman, Karl Alvarez, Stephen Egerton
Votes: 1,283
9. 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: 995
10. Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies (1993)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about notorious punk rock performer GG Allin.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: GG Allin, Merle Allin, Brian Unk Hunter, Shireen Kadivar
Votes: 3,520
11. The Shield Around the K (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Profiles the birth and growth of the punk rock DIY record label, K Records, based in Olympia, Washington.
Director: Heather Rose Dominic | Stars: Michael Azerrad, Sonic Boom, Timothy Brock, Gerard Cosloy
Votes: 60
12. Bananaz (2008)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the cryptic cartoon band, Gorillaz.
Director: Ceri Levy | Stars: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, Phil Cornwell, Nelson De Freitas
Votes: 377
13. Slowdive: Souvlaki (2015)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Garber | Stars: Ed Buller, Nicholas Chaplin, Rachel Goswell, Neil Halstead
Votes: 101
14. Belle and Sebastian: If You're Feeling Sinister (2013 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Director: R.J. Bentler | Stars: Isobel Campbell, Richard Colburn, Mick Cooke, Stuart David
Votes: 37
15. Spend an Evening with Saddle Creek (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Spend an Evening with Saddle Creek is the story of the record label as told by the people who made it happen. With extensive interviews, rare performances and archival footage, the film is ... See full summary »
Directors: Jason Kulbel, Rob Walters | Stars: Clark Baechle, Jason Boesel, Bright Eyes, Gretta Cohn
Votes: 141
16. 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: 3,601 | Gross: $0.28M
17. Modest Mouse: The Lonesome Crowded West (2012)
46 min | Music
On Modest Mouse's classic 1997 album The Lonesome Crowded West.
Director: R.J. Bentler | Star: Modest Mouse
Votes: 19
18. Reality 86'd (1991)
Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary
Road documentary of last Black Flag tour - "In My Head"
Director: David Markey | Stars: Mitch Bury, Simeon Cain, Davo Claassen, Joe Cole
Votes: 43
19. Watch Me Jumpstart (1998 Video)
Not Rated | 77 min | Music
The story of indie rock band Guided by Voices, leading up to the release of their tenth album, Under the Bushes Under the Stars.
Director: Banks Tarver | Stars: James Greer, Robert Pollard, Tobin Sprout
Votes: 68
20. Salad Days (2014)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
"Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)" examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Crawford | Stars: Fred Armisen, Brendan Canty, Dave Grohl, Andre 'Whiteboy' Johnson
Votes: 735
21. Another State of Mind (1984)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary following the 1982 tour of punk bands Youth Brigade and Social Distortion.
Directors: Adam Small, Peter Stuart | Stars: M. Otis Beard, Dennis Danell, Brent Liles, John Macias
Votes: 863
22. 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: 4,868
23. Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records (2013)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton is a feature-length documentary about avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. The film weaves together rare concert footage, never-before-see... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Broadway | Stars: Peanut Butter Wolf, Talib Kweli, A-Trak, Marvin Jones III
Votes: 863
24. The Sparks Brothers (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks.
Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck, Jane Wiedlin
Votes: 6,059
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