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- DirectorHoward WorthStarsPera BrentSalil ChakravortyGeorge HarrisonA look at the life and work of Indian music star Ravi Shanker.
- DirectorVincent ScarzaKenneth ShapiroStarsBob GeldofBryan AdamsStuart AdamsonThe broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
- DirectorBob SmeatonFrank CvitanovichStarsJanis JoplinGrateful DeadThe BandThe filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.
- DirectorBruce GowersNick HopkinMichael MaierStarsBob GeldofArticolo 314Peace Ensemble20 years on from their Live Aid (1985) triumph, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure recruit the world's music superstars once again to perform live and put pressure on Western governments to help Africa and Make Poverty History.
- DirectorDavid Notman-WattStarsGary BarlowHoward DonaldJason OrangeThe documentary reveals the untold stories and myths behind Take That, Britains most successful Boy Band since The Beatles.
- DirectorCeri LevyStarsDamon AlbarnJamie HewlettPhil CornwellA documentary on the cryptic cartoon band, Gorillaz.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsBob MarleyZiggy MarleyRita MarleyA documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsMichael JacksonGlen BallardJohn BarnesA documentary on Michael Jackson and the legacy of his record "Bad".
- DirectorAndy CapperStarsSnoop DoggDiploDr. DreHip-Hop artist Snoop Dogg changes his name to Snoop Lion, travels to Jamaica, immerses himself in Rastafarian culture, and produces his first reggae record.
- DirectorJozef DevilleStarsJohn Flanders'The Sound of Belgium' explores the rich but untold story of Belgian electronic dance music. From the grand dance halls with Decap organs to the golden days of Popcorn; From dark and cold Electronic Body Music and New Beat to Belgian House and Techno An alternative chronicle of unique popular music, 'The Sound of Belgium' goes in search of the spirit of a nation and the people that danced to it.
- DirectorAlexander DunnStarsDamon AlbarnArthur BakerAfrika Bambaataa808 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 landscape forever... by accident. It's the story of a sound that has been embraced by the world's top producers and performers, and has been name-checked on a whole host of hit records. Associated with numerous musical styles crossing both time and genre, its defining sounds are as relevant now as they ever has been. It defined hip hop and modern dance culture and it's sound continues to deliver dancefloor smashing beats today.
- DirectorAsif KapadiaStarsAmy WinehouseMitch WinehouseMark RonsonArchival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
- DirectorWim BonteStarsDimitri 'Vegas' ThivaiosAfrojackSteve AngelloThis documentary marks the tenth year anniversary of the great music festival known as Tomorrowland. Here you learn the impact of music festivals and what electronic dance music means to the people in the business and those that part take in these festivals like Tomorrowland
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsMichael JacksonJackson 5Berry GordyA 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.
- DirectorSophie FiennesStarsGrace JonesLowell 'Sly' DunbarJean-Paul GoudeElectrifying concert performances and intimate, personal footage showcase the life and talent of singer and actress Grace Jones.
- DirectorDavid AustinGeorge MichaelGeorge MichaelStarsGeorge MichaelEmmanuelle AltDavid AustinA frank and honest account of George Michael's professional life and career, made by the man himself with various artists adding to the narrative.
- DirectorMatt TyrnauerStarsIan SchragerSteve RubellDonald RubellThe story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsWhitney HoustonEllen WhiteMichael HoustonAn in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.
- DirectorAnna KoltayEsther TuranStarsDániel BlikBobakromeBusaBP Underground is a documentary project exploring the underground youth subcultures of Budapest, Hungary in the 90s and 2000s, right after the iron curtain fell.
- DirectorAnna KoltayEsther TuranStarsDorka BerkesZsiga BernáthyAmbrus DeakThe third part of the BP Underground series is about Budapest's underground electronic music scene. Just like the other episodes it also evokes the emergence and growth of the genre with its unique visual world and a lot of archive footage. Among other things, it seeks to discover how Budapest as a center shaped the subculture. The BP Underground electronic music episode acts as a kind of time capsule to bring the feelings of the 90's back from an era of the unrestrained influx of western influences when it was trendy to attend Acid Parties, everyone was into Rave, and Goa Trance and the best parties were at Katlan and Frankhegy. Copied cassette tapes were spreading like mushrooms, many were trying out imported drugs while listening to Tilos Radio and DJ Palotai was a god. How did the characteristics of each style evolve? What is the difference between jungle and drum and bass? How does one learn to love Goa trance and how does one become a techno freak? The social aspect is also put into focus: Is there any socially decisive factor as to who chooses the electronic music scene? Who are the personalities still known today that used to be central figures? What do they think about their roots decades later? What does it mean for some of the musicians to rise from being unknown underground artists to achieving national fame? What is the specific Hungarian flavor of the different styles which are mainly rooted in British/American culture? What is the underground electronic music scene like today? Is it still relevant? Does it still have power and a voice in our digital world? To what extent did it remain underground?
- DirectorLana WilsonStarsTaylor SwiftAndrea SwiftScott SwiftA look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice.
- DirectorFrank MarshallStarsBarry GibbMaurice GibbRobin GibbAn exploration of the history of the Bee Gees, featuring revealing interviews with oldest brother Barry Gibb, and archival interviews with the late twin brothers Robin and Maurice.
- DirectorAnna KoltayEsther TuranStarsCsaba AbaháziHorváth AttilaBéci BarabásThe fourth episode of the BP Underground documentary series is about Budapest's underground rock music scene presenting the members of the first and most important underground rock-metal bands, subgenres in the 90s and the 2000s.
- DirectorTaylor SwiftStarsTaylor SwiftAaron DessnerJack AntonoffIn "Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions," Taylor Swift performs each song in order of her album, "folklore," and reveals the stories and secrets behind all 17 songs.
- 20211h 58mPG-138.0 (14K)96MetascoreDirectorQuestloveStarsDorinda DrakeBarbara Bland-AcostaDarryl LewisDocumentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.