Music Documentaries
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1.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Black Sabbath: Paranoid
(2010)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Music
The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made with stories from the horses-mouth to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Phil Alexander, Tom Allom, Geoff Barton, Black Sabbath
Votes: 546
2. The Harmony Game (2011)
72 min | Documentary
40 years after the release of Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon, Garfunkel and the principles involved with it reflect on the making of the album.
Director: Jennifer Lebeau | Stars: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Mort Lewis, Roy Halee
Votes: 219
3. Nine Hundred Nights (2001 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Michael Burlingame | Stars: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Dave Getz, James Gurley
Votes: 71
4. Kuumat kundit (1976)
74 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Director: Jussi Itkonen | Stars: Remu Aaltonen, Cisse Häkkinen, Ile Kallio, Lilli Kaipainen
Votes: 49
5. Tapsa (1980 TV Movie)
74 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Peter von Bagh | Stars: Tapio Rautavaara, Timo, Liisa Rautavaara
Votes: 18
6. 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
7. RiP: A Remix Manifesto (2008)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary which examines copyright issues in the information age.
Director: Brett Gaylor | Star: Cory Doctorow
Votes: 1,296
8.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Produced by George Martin
(2011)
90 min | Documentary
A profile of legendary music producer Sir George Martin with the help of his son Giles and wife Judy with contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Michael Palin, Howard Goodall, Cilla Black, Bernard Cribbins and Rolf Harris.
Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: George Martin, Judy Martin, Giles Martin, Margaret Asher
Votes: 251
9. 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
10. Rock Suomi (2010–2011)
538 min | Documentary
Stars: Pekka Laine, Atte Blom, Riku Mattila, Ismo Alanko
Votes: 71
11. Iskelmä-Suomi (2013)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Pekka Laine, Tuure Kilpeläinen, Vesa Kurkela, Pekka Gronow
Votes: 74
12. Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance (2014 TV Movie)
PG | 89 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary portrait of the chameleon musician Elvis Costello, chronicling the extraordinary journey from his childhood under the influence of his singer father to his early success with ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Kidel | Stars: Elvis Costello, Mark Ellen, Paul McCartney, Steve Nieve
Votes: 71
13. Komeda: A Soundtrack for a Life (2010)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
Krzysztof Komeda was a jazz pianist and film composer. With compositions like the lullaby for Rosemary's Baby (1968) by Roman Polanski, Komeda succeeded in writing his own chapter in the ... See full summary »
Director: Claudia Buthenhoff-Duffy | Stars: Krzysztof Komeda, Noam Buthenhoff, Henning Carlsen, Simon Großmann
Votes: 61
14. Kraftwerk - Pop Art (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the German band Kraftwerk, pioneers in electronic pop.
Directors: Hannes Rossacher, Simon Witter | Stars: Kraftwerk, Derrick May, Holger Czukay, François Kevorkian
Votes: 213
15. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Rick Wakeman, John Harris, Ken Scott
Votes: 1,787
16. Out of the Black: A Black Metal Documentary (2013)
Documentary, Short
Directors: Stefan Rydehed, William Shackleford, Pablo C. Vergara | Stars: Thomas Bossius, Weston Cage, David Cornett, Angela Davis
Votes: 18
17. The Saimaa Gesture (1981)
128 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary of three Finnish bands on tour around lake Saimaa. Bands on boat are Hassisen Kone, Eppu Normaali and Juice Leskinen Slam.
Directors: Aki Kaurismäki, Mika Kaurismäki | Stars: Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali, Hassisen Kone, Juice Leskinen
Votes: 583
18. Rautaa rajan taa (2010)
83 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Kalle Kujala | Stars: Dauntless, Diablo, Tuomas Holopainen, Korpiklaani
Votes: 18
19. Topralli (1966)
77 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Yrjö Tähtelä | Stars: Remu Aaltonen, Carola, Petra Frey, Irwin Goodman
Votes: 43
20. Help! (1965)
G | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
Sir Ringo Starr finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult, and his fellow members of The Beatles must try to protect him from it.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 21,127 | Gross: $13.08M
21. Punk - Tauti joka ei tapa (2008)
80 min | Documentary, Music, Musical
A documentary on the 1970s Finnish punk rock scene.
Director: Jouko Aaltonen | Stars: Akupunktio, Atte Blom, Briard, Creepy Crawlie
Votes: 140
22.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Cream: Disraeli Gears
(2006)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Cream were rock's first true supergroup combining the extraordinary talents of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce in a power trio that formed the template for most hard rock during ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Ginger Baker, Pete Brown, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton
Votes: 181
23.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast
(2001)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
A behind the scenes look at the making of Iron Maiden's critically praised album 'The Number of the Beast'
Director: Tim Kirkby | Stars: Martin Birch, Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray
Votes: 516
24.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
the Definitive documentary about the extraordinary life of the greatest guitarist of all time, features new performance footage, home movies and an archive of unearthed primary documents.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Al Hendrix
Votes: 580
25. 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
26. 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: 9,037
27. 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: 72,921 | Gross: $3.97M
28. Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983 Music Video)
PG | 13 min | Horror, Music
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies - only a "Thriller" can save them now.
Director: John Landis | Stars: Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Forrest J. Ackerman, Reed Armstrong
Votes: 18,560
29. Global Metal (2008)
93 min | Documentary, Music
A continued examination of the heavy metal subculture focusing on the adaptation and performance of heavy metal in various global communities, and how the increased import of Western cultural forms has impacted new global markets.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Tom Araya, Ken Ayugai, Rafael Bittencourt, Max Cavalera
Votes: 4,889
30. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
An examination of the heavy metal music subculture that tries to explain why, despite the longevity and popularity of the genre, fans are marginalized and ridiculed for their passion.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise | Stars: Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley, Blasphemer, Randy Blythe
Votes: 12,485
31. Metal Evolution (2011–2014)
Documentary, Music
Metal Evolution is broken down into episodes about a different piece of metal history. The series includes interviews with and about Alice Cooper, Slash, Lemmy, Rob Zombie, members of ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Dunn, Scott Ian, Bruce Dickinson, Deena Weinstein
Votes: 2,653
32. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews and news footage explore the rise of black metal music in Norway in the 1990s, including artists who were involved in suicide, murder and arson.
Directors: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell | Stars: Fenriz, Varg Vikernes, Euronymous, Hellhammer
Votes: 6,689 | Gross: $0.12M
33. Nightwish: The Whole Story (2003 Video)
135 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A journey to the world of Nightwish. This documentary reveals all the ups and downs of the band's history as well as some of the most hilarious and embarrassing moments from their world tours.
Director: Timo Halo | Stars: Tuomas Holopainen, Jukka Nevalainen, Mape Ollila, Tapio Wilska
Votes: 295
34. Promised Land of Heavy Metal (2008)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Promised Land of Heavy Metal is a documentary about Finland, the only country where heavy metal has become mainstream. Starring Alice Cooper, Mr Lordi, and Ville Valo.
Director: Tanja Karttunen | Stars: Kuisma Aalto, Rutter Mark Alec, Alice Cooper, Mike D'Antonio
Votes: 73
35. Mies ja videokamera (2009)
49 min | Documentary
Director: Petri Hagner | Stars: Esko Lönnberg, Mika Rättö, Janne Westerlund, Tomi Leppänen
Votes: 23
36. Eternal Flame of Gehenna (2011)
51 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the Finnish black metal scene.
Director: Sami Kettunen | Stars: Miikka Ojala, Karri Suoraniemi, Molestor Kadotus, Janne Kuru
Votes: 248
37. Anvil (2008)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.
Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni, Scott Ian
Votes: 16,844 | Gross: $0.67M
38. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
R | 82 min | Comedy, Music
Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Kimberly Stringer
Votes: 147,397 | Gross: $4.74M
39. Magneettimies (2009)
79 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the life and music of Pekka Streng who died at the age of 26 in 1975.
Director: Arto Halonen | Stars: Atte Blom, Sinikka Haapanen, Jukka Hakoköngäs, Arto Halonen
Votes: 111
40. Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
The Doors didn't simply "break on through" in the late 1960s. Led by rock poet and frontman Jim Morrison, they exploded onto the music scene. Over four years, they provided the soundtrack ... See full summary »
Director: Martin R. Smith | Stars: Jim Ladd, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Michael McClure
Votes: 351
41. The Spice Girls Story: Viva Forever! (2012)
64 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Suzannah Wander | Stars: Siobhan Athwal, Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton
Votes: 49
42. 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
43. Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock (2014)
Documentary
Star: Shaun Parkes
Votes: 35
44. The Kids Are Alright (1979)
PG | 109 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.
Director: Jeff Stein | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle
Votes: 3,926
45. Woodstock (1970)
R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music
Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker
Votes: 18,469 | Gross: $50.00M
46. Tolonen (2014)
75 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary film about music and life - about letting go and starting over In the early 70s, the Finnish guitarist Jukka Tolonen, celebrated by the international music press, chose to ... See full summary »
Director: Lasse Keso | Stars: Jukka Tolonen, Vesa Aaltonen, Heikki Virtanen, Liisa Tolonen
Votes: 76
47. The Distortion of Sound (2014)
22 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Jacob Rosenberg | Stars: Steve Aoki, Veronica Berry, Dan The Automator, Hana Emille
Votes: 68
48. Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album "Wish You Were Here", released in September 1975.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Venetta Fields, Jill Furmanovsky
Votes: 1,868
49. Genesis: Together and Apart (2014 TV Movie)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks reunite to do a documentary spanning most of the career of Genesis and their solo careers.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett
Votes: 428
50. Naamioitu kapina (2005)
29 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Henrik Mennander | Stars: Ilari Menander, Perttu Peltonen, Tuure Peltonen, Tomi Lappalainen
51. Monsterman (2014)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
After shockingly winning the Eurovision Song Competition in 2006, Mr. Lordi, the monster of Lapland, and his horror metal band lose almost everything. Will the man behind Mr. Lordi find a way to stay true to himself and make a comeback?
Director: Antti Haase | Stars: Mr. Lordi, Amen, Kita, Awa
Votes: 271
52. Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music (1969)
GP | 94 min | Documentary, Music
A fly on the wall account that follows the near legendary singer on tour in the US during the late sixties. Crammed with superb music footage the film also takes time out to relax with the man behind the most famous voice in Country music.
Director: Robert Elfstrom | Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Anita Carter, Helen Carter
Votes: 248
53. Sign 'o' the Times (1987)
PG-13 | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Highlights from Prince's 1987 European concert tour, including selections from the rock star's album of the same title.
Directors: Prince, David Hogan, Albert Magnoli | Stars: Prince, Sheila E., Sheena Easton, Matt Fink
Votes: 2,486 | Gross: $3.00M
54. Billie Holiday: A Sensation (2015 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the legendary Jazz Singer Billie Holiday
Director: Katja Duregger | Stars: Billie Holiday, Julia Blackburn, Cassandra Wilson, Dee Dee Bridgewater
Votes: 30
55. The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill (2014 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Famous fans and fellow musicians discuss the career of one of the most influential figures that British music has ever produced.
Director: Adrian Sibley | Stars: Kate Bush, Elton John, Brett Anderson, St. Vincent
Votes: 211
56. Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.
Directors: Pål Aasdal, Martin Ledang | Stars: Varg Vikernes, Kjetil Manheim, Necrobutcher, Billy Nordheim
Votes: 891
57. Valokeilassa Atte Blom (2015 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Tapio Turpeinen | Stars: Atte Blom, The Beatles, The Animals, The Rolling Stones
Votes: 17
58. Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the ... See full summary »
Directors: Sam Dunn, Reg Harkema, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Doris Buchrucker, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Cooper, Jack Curtis
Votes: 1,289
59. Rannalta toiselle (2006)
45 min | Documentary
A documentary on the band Scandinavian Music Group (SMG) working on their new album.
Director: Arto Tuohimaa | Stars: Joel Melasniemi, Kyösti Salokorpi, Terhi Kokkonen, Antti Lehtinen
Votes: 6
60. Miracles Out of Nowhere (2015)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Miracles Out of Nowhere tells the improbable story of the band KANSAS and the miraculous ride from their gutted school bus, to signing with music mogul Don Kirshner, to touring with QUEEN, ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Randazzo | Stars: Phil Ehart, Richard Williams, Robby Steinhardt, Steve Walsh
Votes: 185
61. How Sweet the Sound (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary
The Bio of Joan Baez, her life, her Country Music.
Directors: Mary Wharton, Joe Berlinger | Stars: Joan Baez, David Crosby, Bob Dylan, Gabriel Harris
Votes: 39
62. A Band Called Death (2012)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.
Directors: Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett | Stars: Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Dannis Hackney, Robbie Duncan
Votes: 4,004 | Gross: $0.13M
63. The Who: The Making of Tommy (2013 TV Movie)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary
The Who's seminal double album "Tommy", released in 1969, is a milestone in rock history. It revitalised the band's career and established Pete Townshend as a composer and Roger Daltrey as ... See full summary »
Director: Martin R. Smith | Stars: Pete Townshend, Richard Barnes, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle
Votes: 229
64. Vinylmania: When Life Runs at 33 Revolutions Per Minute (2012)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
My mother used to wake me up with a vinyl record. It's the first thing I remember about life. Many years have passed but vinyl records have never abandoned me. And you? Have you ever ... See full summary »
Director: Paolo Campana | Stars: Paolo Campana, Julie D'Adamo, Daniel Binder, Sanju Chiba
Votes: 196
65. Genghis Blues (1999)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Music
San Francisco bluesman and composer, Paul Peña makes a musical pilgrimage to the land of Tuva.
Director: Roko Belic | Stars: Richard Feynman, B.B. King, Kongar-ol Ondar, Paul Pena
Votes: 1,438 | Gross: $0.32M
66. 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
67. Daft Punk Unchained (2015)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the entire career of Daft Punk, from their start in early 90's with their first group called Darlin', until their grammy awards in 2014. We learn how the artists have ... See full summary »
Director: Hervé Martin-Delpierre | Stars: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo, Skrillex, Jean-Daniel Beauvallet
Votes: 3,512
68. 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: 5,641 | Gross: $0.41M
69. 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
70. I Am Thor (2015)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Jon Mikl Thor was a bodybuilding, steel bending, brick smashing rock star in the 70's and 80's whose theatrical band, Thor, never quite made it big. Years later he attempts a comeback that nearly kills him.
Director: Ryan Wise | Stars: Jon Mikl Thor, John Holmstrom, Nik Turner, Jack Cione
Votes: 792
71. Lähikuvassa: Juice Leskinen (1983 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Peter von Bagh | Star: Juice Leskinen
Votes: 12
72. The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015)
134 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about legendary guitarist Richie Blackmore, who is best known for his work with rock bands Rainbow and Deep Purple.
Director: Alan Ravenscroft | Stars: Ed Eales White, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Lukather, Brian May
Votes: 274
73. To Nightwish with Love (2016)
58 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Kaisa Alenius, Harto Hänninen | Stars: Diana Vasilyan, Jeremy Lapus, Soléne Padaletti, Richard Garbitz
Votes: 30
74. 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: 3,085 | Gross: $0.12M
75. 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: 516
76. Musiikkia rakkaudella (1979 TV Movie)
22 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Henrik Otto Donner, Kari Rydman, Kaj Chydenius, M.A. Numminen
Votes: 8
77. 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
78. Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music (2015 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Birgit Herdlitschke | Stars: Jean-Michel Jarre, Little Boots, Moby, Nicolas Godin
Votes: 79
79. 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
80. Bird on a Wire (1974)
95 min | Documentary, Music
The gravel-voiced songsmith moodily strolls through the byways of various European venues and is seen in concert performing.
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Leonard Cohen, Donna Washburn, Ron Cornelius, Peter Marshal
Votes: 401
81. 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: 3,338 | Gross: $0.11M
82. Kotiteollisuus - Leirituomiolla (2016)
74 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Saku Perintö | Stars: Jouni Hynynen, Hongisto, Jari Sinkkonen, Miitri Aaltonen
Votes: 47
83. Black Metal: A Documentary (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Music
Pagan/Folk Metal has been growing in popularity, and has overthrown Black Metal in Europe. These bands have tested the American shores and have played sold-out shows. The time has come to ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Abbath, Agathon, Martin Eric Ain, Cronos
Votes: 107
84. Blekkmetal (2016)
99 min | Documentary, Music
There is a God in Man, and in Nature: The Origins of Norwegian Black Metal as told by the musicians, artists and fans who unknowingly started a global phenomenon.
Director: David Hall
Votes: 9
85. Murder Music: Black Metal (2007 TV Movie)
Documentary
Documentary about Black Metal music genre.
Director: David Kenny | Stars: Abbath, Rene Ackermann, Crucem, Attila Csihar
Votes: 21
86.
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: 12,111
87. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Documentary, History, Music
Soundbreaking explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews, the series charts a century's worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, Questlove, Don Was
Votes: 1,419
88. 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
89. The Ballad of Shirley Collins (2017)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Rob Curry and Tim Plester's follow-up to the award-winning documentary 'Way of the Morris', is a lyrical response to the life-and-work of folkmusic icon Shirley Collins.
Directors: Rob Curry, Tim Plester | Stars: Shirley Collins, Stewart Lee, Sam Amidon, David Tibet
Votes: 44
90. Riders ja Backsliders (1987 TV Movie)
22 min | Documentary
A documentary that explores the Finnish motorcycle subculture, featuring the local "biker band" Backsliders.
Director: Pete Europa | Stars: Dan Eklund, Antti Haglund, Marko Hirsma
91. I Dream of Wires (2014)
96 min | Documentary, History, Music
The history and resurgence of the electronic modular music synthesizer.
Director: Robert Fantinatto | Stars: Patti Schmidt, Joel Chadabe, John Mills-Cockell, Morton Subotnick
Votes: 852
92. Deep Purple: Made in Japan (2014 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
The greatest live album ever recorded by the greatest rock band in history. Made In Japan is one of the most exciting live albums ever recorded. Featuring rare archive performances of the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ian Carmichael, Drew Thompson | Stars: Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
Votes: 42
93. Gösta 'Göde' Sundqvist (1990 TV Movie)
37 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Elina Kivihalme | Star: Gösta Sundqvist
Votes: 15
94.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds
(2010)
59 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the creation of the Beach Boys' classic album "Pet Sounds", including conversations with Brian Wilson and group members, lyricist Tony Asher, and members of the studio supergroup The Wrecking Crew.
Directors: Matthew Longfellow, Martin R. Smith | Stars: Brian Wilson, David Wild, David Marks, Mike Love
Votes: 129
95. Helsinki Underground (2010)
75 min | Documentary
"The Year of the Diamonds 1984 " is about the great cultural transformation of Helsinki, Finland, in the early 1980's. The birth of new sub-cultures, art galleries and performances.
Director: Pete Europa | Stars: Hank Nygren, Ykä Knuuttila, Samurai Timppa, Njassa
Votes: 46
96. Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall (2017 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
With visually striking elements and never-heard-before recording session outtakes, award-winning composer and music historian Howard Goodall looks back at the creation and ongoing influence of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: Howard Goodall, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
Votes: 311
97. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History, Music
A compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 13,841 | Gross: $2.93M
98. Like a Rockstar (2014 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
"This is like Spinal Tap, but for real". A film about a teenage rock band and the back side of the music industry.
Directors: Tage Rönnqvist, Jan-Olof Svarvar
Votes: 18
99. Tuhansien raitojen miehet (2017 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Tommi E. Virtanen | Stars: Juhani Aaltonen, Vesa Aaltonen, Olli Ahvenlahti, Juha Björninen
Votes: 25
100. Blackhearts (2017)
83 min | Documentary, Music
How far would you go for the music you love?
Directors: Fredrik Horn Akselsen, Christian Aune Falch | Stars: Vegar Larsen, Héctor Carmona, Sina Winter, Giorgos Germenis
Votes: 220
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