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by bennynails | created - 04 Sep 2015 | updated - 1 day ago | PublicMy favourite music doco's in order as I discover then uncover the beauty within
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1. Springsteen on Broadway (2018 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 153 min | Documentary, Music
The intimate, final performance of Bruce Springsteen's 236-show run at Jujamcyn's Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa
Votes: 2,394
2. Joy Division (2007)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Richard Boon, Anton Corbijn, Kevin Cummins, Bob Dickinson
Votes: 3,868
3. Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)
Not Rated | 237 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
Directors: Paul Crowder, Murray Lerner, Parris Patton | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon
Votes: 1,368
4. 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth.
Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard | Stars: Nick Cave, Susie Bick, Warren Ellis, Darian Leader
Votes: 11,968 | Gross: $0.28M
5. Dig! (2004)
R | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the once-promising American rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, and the friendship/rivalry between their respective founders, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor.
Director: Ondi Timoner | Stars: Anton Newcombe, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Joel Gion, Matt Hollywood
Votes: 6,689 | Gross: $0.13M
6. Marley (2012)
PG-13 | 144 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, Jimmy Cliff
Votes: 14,491 | Gross: $1.41M
7. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen
Votes: 10,533 | Gross: $0.33M
8. Mistaken for Strangers (2013)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Tom Berninger chronicles his time spent on the road as a member of the tour crew for The National, the rock & roll band fronted by his brother, Matt.
Director: Tom Berninger | Stars: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf
Votes: 4,607 | Gross: $0.14M
9. 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
10. Let's Get Lost (1988)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary on the life of jazz trumpeter and drug addict Chet Baker. Fascinating series of interviews with friends, family, associates and lovers, interspersed with film from Baker's earlier life and some modern-day performances.
Director: Bruce Weber | Stars: Chet Baker, Carol Baker, Vera Baker, Paul Baker
Votes: 2,208
11. Amy (III) (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand
Votes: 55,058 | Gross: $8.41M
12. Beastie Boys Story (2020)
TV-MA | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.
Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Beastie Boys, Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch
Votes: 7,905
13. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner
Votes: 12,388 | Gross: $0.24M
14. PressPausePlay (2011)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that explores how the digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent of people in an unprecedented way.
Directors: David Dworsky, Victor Köhler | Stars: Apparat, Ólafur Arnalds, Scott Belsky, Robyn Carlsson
Votes: 1,519
15. 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
16. Moonage Daydream (2022)
PG-13 | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: David Bowie, Trevor Bolder, Ken Fordham, Mike Garson
Votes: 14,442
17. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.
Votes: 28,085
18. Bruce Springsteen: In His Own Words (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 71 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Bruce Springsteen, widely hailed as one of the all-time greats, looks back and muses upon his life as a successful musician. His reflection is coupled with snippets of live performance, all... See full summary »
Director: Nigel Cole | Star: Bruce Springsteen
Votes: 313
19. Nothing Compares (2022)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Following the career of singer Sinéad O'Connor through her rise to fame and how her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream.
Director: Kathryn Ferguson | Stars: Sinéad O'Connor, Gay Byrne, John O'Connor, Bob Dylan
Votes: 3,083
20. Blood and Thunder: The Sound of Alberts (2015)
Documentary
This two-part documentary looks back to the '60s and '70s and charts how Australia got its own rock 'n' roll sound thanks to the life-long bond between music company Albert Productions and ... See full summary »
Stars: David Field, Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young
Votes: 61
21. Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 180 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth look at the history of the krautrock scene, including the most successful band Kraftwerk.
Director: Chrome Dreams | Stars: Thomas Arnold, Karl Bartos, Diedrich Diederichsen, Dieter Moebius
Votes: 207
22. Paul Kelly - Stories of Me (2012)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An intimate portrait of Paul Kelly, Australia's foremost singer-songwriter.
Director: Ian Darling | Stars: Paul Kelly, Michael Barclay, Kasey Chambers, Kutcha Edwards
Votes: 201
23. Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
G | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Octavio Calderon
Votes: 20,532 | Gross: $7.00M
24. Revolution of Sound: Tangerine Dream (2017)
87 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Edgar Froese, band leader of Tangerine Dream and pioneer of electronic music, is on a lifelong mission to find the ultimate sound. His constant quest takes him and his fellow band members ... See full summary »
Director: Margarete Kreuzer
Votes: 69
25. Gurrumul (2017)
96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
GURRUMUL is a portrait of an artist on the brink of global reverence, and the struggles he and those closest to him faced in balancing that which mattered most to him and keeping the show on the road.
Director: Paul Damien Williams | Stars: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Mark Grose, Michael Hohnen, Sting
Votes: 291
26. 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: 72,904 | Gross: $3.97M
27.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
David Bowie: Sound and Vision
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: David Bowie, Iman, Tony Visconti, Mick Rock
Votes: 158
28. Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)
102 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS.
Director: Richard Lowenstein | Stars: Michael Hutchence, Dennis Farriss, INXS, Andrew Farriss
Votes: 2,674
29. The Go-Betweens: Right Here (2017)
95 min | Documentary, Music
All about the Australian band The Go-Betweens.
Director: Kriv Stenders | Stars: Robert Forster, Mark Callaghan, Clinton Walker, Damian Nelson
Votes: 107
30. Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard (2011)
110 min | Documentary, Music
From myth to legend Rowland Howard appeared on the early Melbourne punk scene like a phantom out of Kafkaesque Prague or Bram Stoker's Dracula. A beautifully gaunt and gothic aristocrat, ... See full summary »
Directors: Richard Lowenstein, Lynn-Maree Milburn | Stars: Rowland S. Howard, Genevieve McGuckin, Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
Votes: 350
31. Sonic Highways (2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Sonic Highways commemorates the Foo Fighters 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.
Stars: Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett
Votes: 3,757
32. David Bowie: Finding Fame (2019 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 91 min | Documentary
Documentary following five years of Bowie's early career, from the late 1960s through to the on-stage death of Ziggy Stardust in 1973 and features never seen before archive interviews with some of Bowie's earliest collaborators.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Phil Lancaster, Denis Taylor, Tony Hatch
Votes: 872
33. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2006)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Sara Kestelman, Arnie Potts, Jarvis Cocker, Scott Walker
Votes: 1,540
34. Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation (2019)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History
In August 1969, 500,000 people gathered at a farm in upstate New York. What happened there was far more than just a concert. Woodstock tells the story of a legendary event that defined a ... See full summary »
Directors: Barak Goodman, Jamila Ephron | Stars: John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Joel Makower, Bob Spitz
Votes: 1,962 | Gross: $0.08M
35. Sinatra: All or Nothing at All (2015)
TV-14 | 240 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
SINATRA: All or Nothing at All is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, ... See full summary »
Stars: Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra, Nancy Barbato Sinatra, Nelson Riddle
Votes: 2,485
36. Meeting People Is Easy (1998)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Music
An entertaining "rockumentary" about Radiohead that shows some of the tedium of being a rock star, as well as some of the fun stuff.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien
Votes: 3,299 | Gross: $0.05M
37. Under the Volcano (2021)
96 min | Documentary, Music
On a remote Caribbean island, under the shadow of an active volcano, the world's biggest recording artists made music and myth that defined an era.
Director: Gracie Otto | Stars: Sting, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler, Stewart Copeland
Votes: 619
38. Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History (2016)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene history is a feature length documentary about the California desert rock and roll scene from the early 1980s and 1990s.
Directors: Jason Georgiades, Jason Pine | Stars: Robbi Robb, Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, Myke Bates
Votes: 164
39. We're Livin' on Dog Food (2009)
94 min | Documentary
Rowland S. Howard, the Primitive Calculators, Ollie Olsen, Phillip Brophy and many others proffer their recollections and air their animosities in a tribute to the underground music scene of '77 - '81 in Melbourne, Australia.
Director: Richard Lowenstein | Stars: Philip Brophy, Alannah Hill, Rowland S. Howard, Chuck Meo
Votes: 46
40. Cosmic Psychos: Blokes You Can Trust (2013)
95 min | Music
For 30 years, the Cosmic Psychos have blazed a trail of empty beer cans and busted ear drums around the globe with their quintessential Australian drawl and pounding punk rock songs. With ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Weston | Stars: Raymond Ahn, Steve Albini, Mark Arm, Mario Borelli
Votes: 158
41. Descent Into the Maelstrom (2017)
110 min | Documentary, Music
A group of outsiders get together in 1974 Sydney, and RADIO BIRDMAN is born with a mission - to keep compromise from their art. Birdman are turned off and kicked out of venue after venue. ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Sequeira | Stars: Alley Brereton, Warwick Gilbert, Pip Hoyle, Ron Keeley
Votes: 69
42. Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2022)
101 min | Documentary
The story of the album art design studio, Hipgnosis, who created some of the most iconic album covers of all time.
Director: Anton Corbijn | Stars: Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher, Jimmy Page
Votes: 1,522
43. 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
44. Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017)
90 min | Documentary
The story of singer Joe Cocker is told through archive footage and interviews for close associates.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Joe Cocker, Phil Crookes, Vic Cocker, Ray Charles
Votes: 835
45. Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: James Brown, Christian McBride, Bobby Byrd, Greg Tate
Votes: 1,497
46. 6ft Hick: Notes from the Underground (2010)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary
Armed only with strut and pure provocation, 6ft Hick level a rock 'n' roll sucker punch you would lean in for. Slog 6000 kms across Europe with Australia's mangiest Rockabilly Punks, through 15 shows in 18 days.
Director: Marty Moynihan | Stars: Dan Baebler, Sebastian Blanchais, David Brett, Tanja Capic
Votes: 23
47. Jeff Buckley: Remembered (1999 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
French documentary examines the all-too-brief career of American singer/musician Jeff Buckley.
Director: Don Kent | Stars: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jeff Buckley, Tim Buckley, Michael J. Clouse
Votes: 58
48. McCartney 3,2,1 (2021)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
2021 Six Episode Series on Hulu: Producer Rick Rubin interviews Paul McCartney on his work with the Beatles, Wings, and as a solo artist, including stories about his personal relationships that inspired his songwriting.
Stars: Paul McCartney, Rick Rubin
Votes: 3,545
49. The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir (2014)
85 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary that explores Bob Weirs life, through the Grateful Dead, Ratdog, and his childhood.
Director: Mike Fleiss | Stars: John Perry Barlow, Chuck Berry, Neal Cassady, John Coltrane
Votes: 1,814
50.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
(2019)
Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Musicians, scholars, family and friends reflect on the life of jazzer Miles Davis to reveal the man behind the legend. Full access to Davis' estate provides rare footage and photos, outtakes from recording sessions and new interviews.
Director: Stanley Nelson | Stars: Carl Lumbly, Miles Davis, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe
Votes: 3,283 | Gross: $0.19M
51. 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: 3,511
52. Sinatra: Dark Star (2005 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary
Director: Christopher Olgiati | Stars: Jamie Cullum, Robbyn Swan, Anthony Summers, Anthony Petrozelli
Votes: 86
53. 1959: The Year That Changed Jazz (2009 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
In 1959, four important jazz albums were released, each a watershed moment for the genre that reflects its time.
Director: Paul Bernays | Stars: Kerry Shale, George Avakian, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman
Votes: 83
54. Meet Me in the Bathroom (2022)
105 min | Documentary, Music
An immersive journey through the New York music scene of the early 2000s. A new generation kick-started a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern, Andrew Cross, Vivienne Perry, Sam Rice-Edwards | Stars: Ryan Adams, Julian Casablancas, Brian Chase, Kimya Dawson
Votes: 1,549
55. Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Music
On April 2nd 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. Documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.
Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern | Stars: James Murphy, Chuck Klosterman, Keith Wood, Nancy Whang
Votes: 2,889 | Gross: $0.51M
56. 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: 3,677 | Gross: $0.80M
57. 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: 13,834 | Gross: $2.93M
58. I Swear I Was There (2001 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, Music
4 June, 1976, the Sex Pistols took the stage of the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England. Rare footage and interviews with people who swear they were there.
Stars: Ralf Little, Gary Ainsley, Wayne Barrett, Buzzcocks
Votes: 8
59. 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
60. When You're Strange (2009)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
Director: Tom DiCillo | Stars: Johnny Depp, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Votes: 10,274 | Gross: $0.24M
61. Stranded (II) (2015)
62 min | Documentary
The rise of Punk in the conservative state of Queensland, Australia during the late Seventies with the band, THE SAINTS, leading the way and caught up in the thick of it.
Directors: Serge Ou, Andy Nehl | Stars: Chris Bailey, Ed Kuepper, Mark Callaghan, Kym Bradshaw
Votes: 34
62. Sticky Carpet (2006)
77 min | Documentary
This raw and vital filmed souvenir interviews the musicians around in 2006, Melbourne sonic explorers such as Robin Fox and Rod Cooper, and scene stalwarts including Ross Knight (Cosmic ... See full summary »
Director: Mark James Butcher | Star: Nick Larkins
Votes: 8
63. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, History, Music
The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
Stars: Elton John, Graham Nash, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell
Votes: 1,741
64. Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You (2020)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Behind-the-scenes look at Springsteen's creative process with full performances from The E Street Band, in-studio footage, and never-before-seen archival material.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent
Votes: 1,221
65. Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued (2014)
TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary
A documentary that goes behind the scenes with some of today's most talented songwriters as they make new music based on long-lost, newly discovered lyrics from Bob Dylan's legendary ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Jones | Stars: Brian Auger, Carla Azar, Joan Baez, Wyndham Baird
Votes: 314
66. Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You (2002 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Retrospective look at the life and music of Jeff Buckley through the eyes of family, friends, and fans.
Director: Serena Cross | Stars: Steve Berkowitz, Brad Pitt, Jimmy Page, Badly Drawn Boy
Votes: 210
68. Sound City (2013)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, Vinny Appice
Votes: 13,441 | Gross: $0.42M
69. AC/DC: Dirty Deeds (2012)
Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary
AC/DC's incredible career has spanned almost 4 decades; with over 200 million records sold worldwide to date and consistently sold-out concerts, they are one of the highest grossing bands of all time.
Director: Maureen Goldthorpe | Stars: Will Chitty, Glenn A. Baker, Michael Browning, Jonathan Coleman
Votes: 50
70. Blasko (2017)
54 min | Documentary
Sarah Blasko is a pioneer of the Australian indie music scene. She has been nominated for countless awards, including winning Best Female Artist at the 2009 ARIA awards. Sarah successfully ... See full summary »
Director: Brendan Fletcher | Stars: Sarah Blasko, Ben Fletcher, David Hunt, Nick Wales
Votes: 10
71. Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert (2020)
104 min | Documentary, Music
A look back on 20 years of performances, artists, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the music festival.
Directors: Chris Perkel, Kenneth A. La Barre, Drew Thomas | Stars: Billie Eilish, Ice Cube, Moby, Perry Farrell
Votes: 236
72. Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records (2009 TV Movie)
Documentary
In 1959, one man's passion for Jamaica and its music gave birth to the most diverse and influential independent record label in history.
Director: Stuart Watts | Stars: Chris Blackwell, Bono, The Edge, Greg Lake
Votes: 28
73. Working Class Boy (2018)
104 min | Documentary
Based on Barnes' memoir of the same name, this documentary tells the story of his childhood survival in the slums of Glasgow, immigration to Australia, and how he became the lead singer of Cold Chisel.
Director: Mark Joffe | Stars: Jimmy Barnes, Jim Duffy, Jack Oliver, Bill Brouwers
Votes: 200
74. It Might Get Loud (2008)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo
Votes: 13,550 | Gross: $1.61M
75. Sunsets: Powderfinger Farewell Tour Live in Concert (2010 Video)
Music
Director: Gregor Jordan | Stars: Jon Coghill, John Collins, Bernard Fanning, Ian Haug
Votes: 14
76. Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ginger Baker looks back on his musical career with Cream and Blind Faith; his introduction to Fela Kuti; his self-destructive patterns and losses of fortune; and his current life inside a fortified South African compound.
Director: Jay Bulger | Stars: Ginger Baker, Femi Kuti, Eric Clapton, Stewart Copeland
Votes: 3,616 | Gross: $0.11M
77. Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story (2023)
111 min | Documentary
The wild ride of maverick entrepreneur Michael Gudinski who defied convention and revolutionised the Australian music industry.
Director: Paul Goldman | Stars: Jimmy Barnes, Garbage, Dave Grohl, Kylie Minogue
Votes: 114
78. Soul Power (2008)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Music
A filmed account of the Zaire 74 soul music festival, originally intended to be in concert with the famous Rumble in the Jungle bout in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974.
Director: Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte | Stars: Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Don King, Afrisa
Votes: 925 | Gross: $0.21M
79. 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: 18,467 | Gross: $50.00M
80. Pepperoni Playboy (2014)
34 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
On the heels of the critically acclaimed record '2', Pepperoni Playboy follows the life of musician Mac Demarco as he records his latest album 'Salad Days'. The charming, carefree Mac gives... See full summary »
Director: Jon Leone
Votes: 81
81. Straight to you: Nick Cave - a portrait (1994)
55 min | Documentary
Portrait of rock singer and poet Nick Cave his work in Australia with the Birthday Party to his current city, Berlin, with The Bad Seeds.
Director: Nanni Jacobson | Stars: Nick Cave, Barry Adamson, Blixa Bargeld, Christoph Dreher
Votes: 30
82. Miss Americana (2020)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A 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.
Director: Lana Wilson | Stars: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Joel Little
Votes: 24,818
83. Echo in the Canyon (2018)
PG-13 | 82 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
Director: Andrew Slater | Stars: Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, Beck
Votes: 4,007 | Gross: $3.33M
84. Western Stars (2019)
PG | 83 min | Documentary, Music
Live concert performance of Bruce Springsteen singing songs from his album 'Western Stars'.
Directors: Bruce Springsteen, Thom Zimny | Stars: Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen
Votes: 1,971
85. Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley (2004)
60 min | Documentary
In Europe, they speak of him in holy whispers. In America, he's a mysterious footnote. Poised for huge commercial success, Jeff Buckley's untimely death kept him on the periphery of popular... See full summary »
Directors: Nyla Bialek Adams, Laurie Trombley | Star: Jeff Buckley
Votes: 174
86. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman
Votes: 14,828
87. Friday on My Mind: The Easybeats Story (2009 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Friday On My Mind is a migrant fairytale: the story of The Easybeats. Two Dutchmen, a couple of English and a Scott met at Villawood Migrant Hostel in 1964. Within a year they topped the ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Ulm | Stars: Dick Diamonde, Gordon 'Snowy' Fleet, Doc Neeson, Harry Vanda
Votes: 10
88. The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Takes us into the studio with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for the recording of their fourth album.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Mike Appel, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons, Obie Dziedzic
Votes: 560
89. Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)
95 min | Documentary, Music
Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.
Director: Denholm Hewlett | Stars: Seye Adelekan, Damon Albarn, George Benson, Jehnny Beth
Votes: 423
90. 1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, History, Music
David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live performances by Dinosaur Jr, Babes In Toyland, The Ramones and Gumball.
Director: David Markey | Stars: Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley
Votes: 1,579
91. These Things Take Time: The Story of The Smiths (2002 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, Music
About the band known as "The Smiths", using previously unseen footage of their performances and behind the scenes goings on their tale is told along with interviews from Mike Joyce, Andy Rourke, Sandie Shaw, John Peel, Stephen Street.
Stars: Vic Reeves, Craig Gannon, Phill Gatenby, Simon Goddard
Votes: 24
92. 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
93. Peter Allen: The Boy from Oz (1995 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
An Australian documentary about Peter Allen, the Australian entertainer, with celebrity interviews like Bernadette Peters; Carole Bayer Sager; Lily Tomlin and more.
Director: Stephen MacLean | Stars: Peter Allen, Jack Thompson, Chris Allen, Ann-Margret
Votes: 13
94. Australian Made: The Movie (1987)
79 min | Documentary, History, Music
Australian Made: The Movie is a concert film of the 'Australian Made' tour from December 1986 to January 1987.
Director: Richard Lowenstein | Stars: Zan Abeyratne, Christina Amphlett, Chris Bailey, Jimmy Barnes
Votes: 43
95. The Black Godfather (2019)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Clarence Avant, Hank Aaron, Gwen Adolph, Dina R. Andrews
Votes: 1,538
96. The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013)
97 min | Documentary, Music
Shane Meadows documents the reunion of iconic British band, The Stone Roses.
Director: Shane Meadows | Stars: Shane Meadows, Ian Brown, John Squire, The Stone Roses
Votes: 2,716
97. Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the global power and impact of the music of John Coltrane where the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds are revealed.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Denzel Washington, Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane, Ashley Kahn
Votes: 2,497 | Gross: $0.41M
98. A Skin Too Few: The Days of Nick Drake (2002)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
A study, mostly chronological, of the life of Nick Drake (1948-1974). Gabrielle, his older sister, tells us of her brother's birth in Burma, childhood in Warwickshire, life at Cambridge and... See full summary »
Director: Jeroen Berkvens | Stars: Nick Drake, Paul Weller, Gabrielle Drake, Rodney Drake
Votes: 751
99. The Importance of Being Morrissey (2002 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard. This is Morrissey, the charming man with the thorn in his side.
Directors: Tina Flintoff, Ricky Kelehar | Stars: Morrissey, Christopher Eccleston, J.K. Rowling, Michael Bracewell
Votes: 204
100. Sheryl (2022)
TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary, Music
A portrait of the singular storyteller who's lived it all, seen it all but never told it all until now. From humble beginnings to sold out world tours Sheryl Crow's life has been extraordinary, creating a legacy that continues to inspire.
Director: Amy Scott | Stars: Bill Bottrell, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Laura Dern
Votes: 549
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