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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Insoportablemente Vivo
Frøken Nitouche
Suburbia
Frank Miller: American Genius
Though You May Not Know
Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
Song of the Open Road
Yuma Crossing
Children of Wind River
Nicholas and the Baby
What Can I Tell You
Refuge
The World According to Monsanto
Rude Boy
Buddy Holly: Rave On
Johnny Hallyday en direct de Bercy, La Soirée Anniversaire
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss
Renaud, en plein coeur
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Insoportablemente Vivo
IMDB 10 | Dec , 2001
La Renga live at Huracán stadium in 2001.Frøken Nitouche
IMDB 5.9 | Aug , 1963
At a convent school for young girls, no one must know that the organist Celestin is the same person as the operetta composer Floridor. But in the long run, it cannot be hidden. His bright student Charlotte has been chosen as the bride of a man she has never met – but during a trip to Copenhagen, where Celestin is supposed to protect Charlotte from the temptations of the city, he takes her to the theatre where his operetta is to premiere. And that is where Celestin's problems really begin.Suburbia
IMDB 6.7 | Apr , 1984
When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.Frank Miller: American Genius
IMDB 7 | Jun , 2024
Explore the near half-century career of the legendary comic book artist and writer. Made for his fans following a near death experience, the documentary delves into Miller's radical and defining influence on art, storytelling and culture. Following his small town beginnings in Vermont, to New York City, Hollywood, and beyond; this intimate documentary delves into his failures, successes, self-destruction and re-discovery.Though You May Not Know
IMDB 7 | Apr , 2016
An account of the life and work of the Spanish poet Luis García Montero; a journey through his experiences, his mentors, his influences and his contact with other artists, both from the literary world and from other disciplines.Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2021
This intimate documentary follows the journey of Bronwyn Oliver, a working-class girl from the country who became one of Australia's most influential contemporary sculptors.A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 2020
Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features were used.Song of the Open Road
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1992
A portrait of Paul Joe Vest and requiem for people living and dying with AIDS he composed setting poems of Walt Whitman to music.Yuma Crossing
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1990
The story of the Yuma Crossing, the place where centuries of travelers crossed the Colorado River as told in a series of reenacted vignettes by colorful characters from the Quechan tribe, the conquistadores, Father Kino, Olive Oatman and others up until the first bridge was built in the 1920's.Children of Wind River
IMDB 0 | Oct , 1989
A film made by Victress Hitchcock and Ava Hamilton in 1989 on the Wind River Reservation for Wyoming Public Television.Nicholas and the Baby
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1980
The first childbirth for children film ever made which launched a sibling preparation movement across the US.What Can I Tell You
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1978
A portrait of three generations of wonderfully eccentric Italian American women living in a small town near Boulder.Refuge
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1972
A documentary about the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order in London.The World According to Monsanto
IMDB 7.4 | Feb , 2008
Monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history. This century-old empire has created some of the most toxic products ever sold, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the herbicide Agent Orange. Based on a painstaking investigation, The World According to Monsanto puts together the pieces of the company’s history, calling on hitherto unpublished documents and numerous first-hand accounts.Rude Boy
IMDB 6.4 | Jul , 1980
Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.Buddy Holly: Rave On
IMDB 7.5 | May , 2017
Documentary following the life of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly.Johnny Hallyday en direct de Bercy, La Soirée Anniversaire
IMDB 10 | Jun , 2013
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2002
On October 16, 2002, two months into his world tour in support of The Rising, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band took the stage of the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, to create the kind of soul-stirring concert experience that transforms Springsteen neophytes and fans alike into true believers.We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2014
Everyone’s talking about it, but who can explain it? Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions and Morgan Spurlock’s Cinelan have partnered to produce WE THE ECONOMY 20 Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss. Each film is helmed by an acclaimed filmmaker, each with their own creative vision. The series aims to drive awareness and establish a better understanding of the U.S. economy. Told through animation, comedy, musical, non-fiction, and scripted films, WE THE ECONOMY seeks to demystify a complicated topic while empowering the public to take control of their own economic futures.Renaud, en plein coeur
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2016