Documentary, Music
Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.
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Electric Light Orchestra - Zoom Tour Live
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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
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IMDB 6.6 | May , 2024
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IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2001
A personal history of France, told through photos by French photographer Denise Bellon.Bixa Travesty
IMDB 7 | Jun , 2019
A portrait of transgender musician and artist Linn da Quebrada, who uses her body and performances as weapons to fight sexism, homophobia, and racism.Destined for Blues
IMDB 7.4 | Aug , 2005
The life of Ryszard Riedel, former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem, including the history of his family relationships, music career and addiction to alcohol and drugs.Shania Twain Up! Live in Chicago
IMDB 8.2 | Aug , 2003
Directed and produced by Beth McCarthy-Miller, the concert was held and filmed on July 27, 2003 at Hutchinson Field in the south-side of Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois; over 50,000 people attended. The concert itself differed from that of the Up! Tour (2003–04), featuring a different stage, setlist and production. Behind-the-scenes footage of the singer visiting local landmarks and events was filmed the same week. The concert film premiered on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) on August 19, 2003. The special was watched by over 8.87 million viewers, becoming the second-most-viewed concert film on television, behind Celine Dion's A New Day... Live in Las Vegas (2003).Frontrunners
IMDB 6.4 | Oct , 2008
A documentary on the competition for student body president at New York's Stuyvesant High School. As the notoriously competitive school's election draws near, the campaign becomes a microcosm for the nation at large, with race, gender and appearance vying for attention with real issues.Björk: Volumen
IMDB 8.3 | Nov , 1998
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IMDB 5.4 | Jan , 1999
Filmed live during Black Sabbath's 1999 "Reunion" tour, this historic concert features the original lineup of the legendary metal band.Genesis
IMDB 6.2 | Sep , 2004
An African narrator tells the story of earth history, the birth of the universe and evolution of life. Beautiful imagery makes this movie documentary complete.The Jolson Story
IMDB 6.6 | Oct , 1946
At the turn of the 20th century, young Asa Yoelson decides to go against the wishes of his cantor father and pursue a career in show business. Gradually working his way up through the vaudeville ranks, Asa — now calling himself Al Jolson — joins a blackface minstrel troupe and soon builds a reputation as a consummate performer. But as his career grows in size, so does his ego, resulting in battles in business as well as in his personal life.Electric Light Orchestra - Zoom Tour Live
IMDB 6.9 | Nov , 2001
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IMDB 8 | Mar , 1991
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IMDB 7.5 | May , 2018
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IMDB 7.9 | Jan , 2018
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IMDB 7.7 | Sep , 2018
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IMDB 7.8 | Jan , 2018
A group of Israelis and Palestinians come together in Oslo for unsanctioned peace talks during the 1990s in order to bring peace to the Middle East.Joanna
IMDB 6.4 | Jun , 2013
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1991
A film miniature to classical music inspired by the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Praise for the joy of life, synchronously set to the vocalization of Mozart's piece.Guns N’ Roses: Live In New York 1991
IMDB 8.5 | Nov , 2022
Filmed at the legendary Ritz in 1991, this concert was one of three rehearsal “club” dates for the tour that would ultimately divide the band, and it took place at the 1,400-person-or-so-capacity Ritz. Rose tells the crowd he doesn’t like showing up to rehearsals (shocker) so this was his warmup, but he nevertheless delivers an impressive, throat-shredding performance throughout, even after injuring a leg mid-gig. He even sounds like he’s having fun. He does the Cool Hand Luke “failure to communicate” monologue himself in “Civil War,” which also features Slash riffing on Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child (Slight Return).”Unheilig: Sternstunden
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2010