SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Jan 23, 2025 | IMDB 7.1
112 min Watch NowDocumentary, Music
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
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The Singer: A Montford Point Marine
Looking for Don Giovanni
War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK
The Reluctant Movie Star
We Have Our Own Song - The Music Movie
Wandering Stars
L'Énigme Mylène Farmer
Wir Werden Immer Weitergehen
ABBA: The Movie
The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up
ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas
The Jersey Sound
Julie Andrews: The Making of Broadway, The Music of Richard Rodgers
Metallica: Studio Shit + U.K. Shenanigans
I'm Still a Superstar
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
The Legend of Glynn Turman
The Sparks Brothers
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The Singer: A Montford Point Marine
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2023
“The Singer: A Montford Point Marine” tells the story of Henry Charles Johnson, one of the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps and a professional crooner. Lured by the dignified Marine uniform and the allure of the G.I. Bill, he's abruptly thrown into the bare, segregated world of Camp Montford Point, a far cry from the lush expansiveness of Camp Lejeune he'd imagined. The harsh realities of Southern segregation strike a jarring contrast to his accustomed diversity of Manhattan, escalating further with hostility from drill instructors. Undeterred, his resolve is galvanized by the dream of donning the Marine uniform and the prospects following discharge. Post-discharge, Johnson immerses himself in New York's music scene, enchanting audiences with his soulful, Sinatra-esque timbre. This riveting narrative portrays the unmatched fortitude of the Montford Point Marines, representing a crucial African-American, American, and globally relevant human experience.Looking for Don Giovanni
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2006
In Baden-Baden, Nayo Titzin follows the producers of the opera Don Giovanni, created for the Innsbruck Festival of 2006. He is looking for a musical truth... What if Mozart's masterwork Don Giovanni had been interpreted in a wrong way for more than two centuries? Conductor René Jacobs, famous for his performance of Così fan tutte and laureate of a Grammy Award for his innovative recording of The Marriage of Figaro, comes back with new ideas on the comprehension of one of the greatest operas of all times. In this relevant documentary, Nayo Titzin clarifies and highlights all the brightness of those melodies and recitatives. Rewarded with many praises in the international press, this production shows the dramaturgical perfection of the "opera of the operas," the absolute of the genre, as Wagner once said. Once more, the Bulgarian director offers a fun and subtle report, and makes sure that everyone will understand this myth.War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK
IMDB 8.5 | Jan , 2017
WAR OF WORDS is an energizing, controversial and inspiring feature documentary that lifts the lid on the fast growing UK Battle Rap scene. The documentary is an examination of an exciting subculture of youth in the UK today; their creativity and work ethic, their passion for language and ability to control their own destiny. It investigates freedom of expression and respect for other cultures and lifestyles. While the language is often harsh and unflinching, the 'anything goes' philosophy of the battle arena results in one of the most harmonious and creative scenes in youth culture. The film is a truly entertaining expose on how the UK has embraced this American art form, creating one of the most exciting youth subcultures happening right now.The Reluctant Movie Star
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2026
An hour-long film documenting the "making of" Taylor Hackford's Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock N' Roll. Hackford and the others who worked on the film tell their war stories.We Have Our Own Song - The Music Movie
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1976
The film documents the alternative festival, made to protest against the Eurovision Song Contest held in Stockholm 1975. There are many Swedish and international artists on stage, as well as some clips from speeches, riots, civil wars, and the people at the song contest itself.Wandering Stars
IMDB 7.4 | Jun , 2019
This film follows the making of Nekfeu's 3rd album, between Paris, Japan, Greece and the United States.L'Énigme Mylène Farmer
IMDB 7.7 | Jun , 2023
Wir Werden Immer Weitergehen
IMDB 7 | Nov , 2012
Music as a counter-project to a bourgeois existence: Musicians, club and label operators, record store owners and other music lovers talk about how, despite social and economic constraints, they realize their very different, bohemian and sometimes precarious life projects on the sidelines - and always go on. Detailed essays, experience reports, portraits and interviews are dedicated to the alternative music and club scene in Berlin and Hamburg.ABBA: The Movie
IMDB 6.6 | Dec , 1977
A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2025
Grateful Dead celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event “Meet-Up At The Movies” in select territories worldwide on August 14. For a limited time only, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances, a five-night run at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom in October 1974, the final night billed as “The Last One.” Featuring stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band’s fans and their deep commitment to the Dead Head lifestyle. Be sure to stay till the end for the exclusive theatrical premier of “China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider”, a bonus live performance not included in the official release.ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas
IMDB 7.5 | Jun , 2019
The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.The Jersey Sound
IMDB 5 | Jul , 2024
"The Jersey Sound" is a love letter to New Jersey's diverse music scene. It captures its rich history through untold stories and intimate interviews while paying homage to legendary icons who have called Jersey home. It's an attitude.Julie Andrews: The Making of Broadway, The Music of Richard Rodgers
IMDB 0 | Oct , 1995
A look behind the scenes at the 1994 recording sessions for the acclaimed album of Julie Andrews singing the great songs of Richard Rodgers. Musical highlights in the film include: "This Can't Be Love," "I Wish I Were in Love Again," "The Sound of Music," "I Have Dreamed," and "A 'Waltz' Carousel."Metallica: Studio Shit + U.K. Shenanigans
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2025
STUDIO SHIT: NOVEMBER 1995 Some footage appeared in “Fan Can 1,” but it’s all newly edited by Brett Murray. Rehearsals at The Plant Pt. 1 Writing in Lars’ Dungeon Pt. 1 A WEEK AND A HALF IN THE LIFE OF METALLICA PART ONE A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica: Pt. 1 - London Previously released as part of “Fan Can 2.” Soundcheck (Live in London, England) 2 x 4 (Live in London, England) Devil’s Dance (Live in London, England) A WEEK AND A HALF IN THE LIFE OF METALLICA PART TWO A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica: Pt. 2 - Castle Donington Previously released as part of “Fan Can 2.” 2 x 4 (Live in Castle Donington, England) Kill/Ride Medley (Live in Castle Donington, England) Devil’s Dance (Live in Castle Donington, England)I'm Still a Superstar
IMDB 6.2 | Jul , 2025
This documentary explores Yurena's meteoric rise to fame as Tamara, the media frenzy she faced in the 2000s and the present-day lives of her TV rivals.Anvil! The Story of Anvil
IMDB 7.6 | Jan , 2008
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
IMDB 6 | Jun , 1997
Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching filmmaking, this documentary is a fascinating and honest look at the complex character of a modern day composer and performing artist.Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
IMDB 7.6 | Jul , 2021
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.The Legend of Glynn Turman
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2022
Actor Glynn Turman makes his Broadway debut at 12 years old in the original production of “A Raisin in the Sun” opposite Sidney Poitier and becomes a silver screen legend for six decades.The Sparks Brothers
IMDB 7.3 | Jun , 2021
Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.