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1. Cadillac Records (2008)
R | 109 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists.
Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, Columbus Short
Votes: 23,102 | Gross: $8.20M
2. 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: 72,857 | Gross: $3.97M
3. Control (2007)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to die by suicide at the age of 23.
Director: Anton Corbijn | Stars: Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson, Alexandra Maria Lara
Votes: 68,511 | Gross: $0.87M
4. 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: 10,266 | Gross: $0.24M
5. The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (2009)
Unrated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Follow the White Stripes' 2007 tour of Canada, as the duo avoided the conventional by playing in buses, cafes and for Indian tribal elders.
Director: Emmett Malloy | Stars: Alex Debogorski, Maria Durham, Jack White, Meg White
Votes: 2,500
6. Taking Woodstock (2009)
R | 120 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969.
Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Edward Hibbert, Imelda Staunton
Votes: 30,002 | Gross: $7.44M
7. 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: 13,546 | Gross: $1.61M
8.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
LennoNYC
(2010)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Director: Michael Epstein | Stars: John Lennon, Roy Cicala, Earl Slick, Andy Newmark
Votes: 683
9.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
(2009)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Told in Young's own words, the film weaves hours of exclusive interviews with previously unseen performance footage from the star's own extensive collection.
Stars: Stephen Stills, Neil Young
Votes: 120
10.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
the Definitive documentary about the extraordinary life of the greatest guitarist of all time, features new performance footage, home movies and an archive of unearthed primary documents.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Al Hendrix
Votes: 580
11.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
James Brown: Soul Survivor
(2003)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
"The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business," "Soul Brother Number One," "the Godfather of Soul," - in whatever guise, James Brown is unquestionably one of the most charismatic musical icons of the 20th century.
Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Afrika Bambaataa, James Brown, Bobby Byrd
Votes: 115
12.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, B.J. Rolfzen, Dick Kangas, Liam Clancy
Votes: 12,104
13. 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: 18,448 | Gross: $50.00M
14. 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: 13,439 | Gross: $0.42M
15. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 12,617
16. The Other F Word (2011)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
What happens when a generation's ultimate anti-authoritarians -- punk rockers-- become society's ultimate authorities -- dads? With a large chorus of Punk Rock's leading men - Blink-182's ... See full summary »
Director: Andrea Blaugrund Nevins | Stars: Tony Adolescent, Art Alexakis, Tony Cadena, Rob Chaos
Votes: 2,065 | Gross: $0.05M
17. Stop Making Sense (1984)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales
Votes: 19,939 | Gross: $5.02M
18. Kurt & Courtney (1998)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain, Mari Earle
Votes: 7,353 | Gross: $0.44M
19. Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer (2013)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Follows the court case of three members of the Russian feminist punk protest group Pussy Riot after their performance in a Russian Orthodox cathedral.
Directors: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin | Stars: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Mariya Alyokhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich, Andrey Tolokonnikov
Votes: 2,029
20. Good Ol' Freda (2013)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary in which Freda Kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for The Beatles.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Freda Kelly, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison
Votes: 2,114 | Gross: $0.14M
21. Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Music
Rising from the ashes of Nirvana, the Foo Fighters became a Grammy-winning sensation on their own. Sixteen years of the band's history comes to life in this documentary, from their demo ... See full summary »
Director: James Moll | Stars: Shawn Cloninger, William Goldsmith, Jessy Greene, Dave Grohl
Votes: 6,518
22. Let It Be (1970)
G | 81 min | Documentary, Music
The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 6,570 | Gross: $1.06M
23. Sigur Rós: Heima (2007)
97 min | Documentary, Music
In the summer of 2006, Sigur Rós returned home to play a series of free, unannounced concerts for the people of Iceland.
Director: Dean DeBlois | Stars: Amiina, Hildur Arsaelsdottir, Jon Thor Birgisson, Orri P. Dyrason
Votes: 8,333
24. The Wall: Live in Berlin (1990 Video)
115 min | Documentary, Music
A recording of the 1990 Berlin benefit concert in which Roger Waters leads an all star cast in performing his famous concept album.
Directors: Ken O'Neill, Roger Waters | Stars: Bryan Adams, The Band, The Bleeding Heart Band, Graham Broad
Votes: 2,351
25. Punk's Not Dead (2007)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, and yes, shopping malls and stadium shows... See full summary »
Director: Susan Dynner | Stars: Craig Aaronson, Colin Abrahall, Adri, Lorraine Ali
Votes: 1,063
26. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)
PG-13 | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.
Directors: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Stew Albert, Tariq Ali
Votes: 5,686 | Gross: $1.10M
27. Kurt Cobain About a Son (2006)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
In this visual essay style documentary, intimate audio of journalist Michael Azerrad's interviews with Kurt Cobain is played over more recently photographed footage of Cobain's Washington state homes and haunts.
Director: AJ Schnack | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Evan Fortin, Nathan Streifel, Michael Azerrad
Votes: 3,848 | Gross: $0.08M
28. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From... See full summary »
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey
Votes: 2,991 | Gross: $0.16M
29. The Punk Syndrome (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
A Finnish punk-rock band formed by four mentally disabled guys.
Directors: Jukka Kärkkäinen, J-P Passi | Stars: Pertti Kurikka, Kari Aalto, Sami Helle, Toni Välitalo
Votes: 1,614
30. Hype! (1996)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: 7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament
Votes: 2,929 | Gross: $0.27M
31. Across the Universe (2007)
PG-13 | 133 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
The music of The Beatles and the Vietnam War form the backdrop for the romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian artist.
Director: Julie Taymor | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs
Votes: 114,235 | Gross: $51.66M
32. Good Vibrations (2012)
Not Rated | 103 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A chronicle of Terri Hooley's life, a record-store owner instrumental in developing Belfast's punk-rock scene.
Directors: Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn | Stars: Cathal Maguire, Peter Kelly, Charlie Berkeley, Jack Carberry
Votes: 5,591
33. We Are the Best! (2013)
Not Rated | 102 min | Drama, Music
Three girls in 1980s Stockholm decide to form a punk band -- despite not having any instruments and being told by everyone that punk is dead.
Director: Lukas Moodysson | Stars: Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, Liv LeMoyne, Johan Liljemark
Votes: 11,319 | Gross: $0.18M
34. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill
Votes: 13,947 | Gross: $4.95M
35. 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: 4,605 | Gross: $0.14M
36. Artifact (2012)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Music
Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, this riveting and award-winning documentary gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto ("Requiem for a Dream," "Dallas Buyers ... See full summary »
Director: Jared Leto | Stars: Jared Leto, Shannon Leto, Tomo Milicevic, Irving Azoff
Votes: 4,691
37. Muscle Shoals (2013)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".
Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Candi Staton
Votes: 4,290 | Gross: $0.70M
38. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music
The iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo
Votes: 20,334 | Gross: $1.22M
39. A Band Called Death (2012)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.
Directors: Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett | Stars: Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Dannis Hackney, Robbie Duncan
Votes: 4,000 | Gross: $0.13M
40. Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records (2013)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton is a feature-length documentary about avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. The film weaves together rare concert footage, never-before-see... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Broadway | Stars: Peanut Butter Wolf, Talib Kweli, A-Trak, Marvin Jones III
Votes: 863
41. 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: 10,522 | Gross: $0.33M
42. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists.
Director: Paul Justman | Stars: Joe Hunter, Jack Ashford, Uriel Jones, Richard 'Pistol' Allen
Votes: 3,844 | Gross: $1.60M
43. Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Music
A film shot over during a two-night performance by Neil Young at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Pegi Young, Ben Keith
Votes: 3,301 | Gross: $1.83M
44. The Kids Are Alright (1979)
PG | 109 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.
Director: Jeff Stein | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle
Votes: 3,921
45. Hit So Hard (2011)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary that follows Hole drummer Patty Schemel as she struggles with fame and addiction during the band's 1994-1995 world tour and after.
Director: P. David Ebersole | Stars: Patty Schemel, Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, Melissa Auf der Maur
Votes: 736 | Gross: $0.03M
46. One + One (1968)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Music
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, Godard reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Sean Lynch, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards
Votes: 3,305
47. 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: 6,687 | Gross: $0.13M
48. Jimi Hendrix (1973)
R | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis | Stars: Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Stella Benabon, Eric Barrett
Votes: 1,855 | Gross: $0.03M
49. Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album "Wish You Were Here", released in September 1975.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Venetta Fields, Jill Furmanovsky
Votes: 1,863
50. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007)
Not Rated | 259 min | Documentary, Music
"Runnin' Down A Dream," a film directed by cinema legend Peter Bogdanovich, is the story of one of America's great rock and roll bands told as never before.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Mick Avory, Ron Blair, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 2,161
51. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)
TV-14 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of the punk rock band The Ramones.
Directors: Jim Fields, Michael Gramaglia | Stars: Rick Rubin, Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone
Votes: 3,887 | Gross: $0.39M
52. Before the Music Dies (2006)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Music
With outstanding performances and revealing interviews Before the Music Dies takes a critical look at the homogenization of popular music with commentary by some of the industry's biggest ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Shapter | Stars: Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Les Paul, Erykah Badu
Votes: 482
53. Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A biography of the rock music star.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Votes: 5,179 | Gross: $3.75M
54. Lou Reed: Berlin (2007)
PG-13 | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Lou Reed's 2006 live concert performance of his 1973 concept album "Berlin", filmed over five nights at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.
Director: Julian Schnabel | Stars: Lou Reed, Steve Hunter, Fernando Saunders, Tony Thunder Smith
Votes: 858 | Gross: $0.03M
55. Finding Fela (2014)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Fela Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti
Votes: 848
56. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary movie covers two concerts at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berry's 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career.
Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley
Votes: 1,567 | Gross: $0.72M
57. The Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain (2007 TV Movie)
79 min | Documentary, Music
The week before Kurt Cobain was found dead from a single gunshot, he went missing. His whereabouts for that week has remained a mystery until now. But for the first time, the story of what ... See full summary »
Director: John Dower | Stars: Charles Cross, Harvey Ottinger, Alice Wheeler, Leland Cobain
Votes: 439
58. Charles Bradley: Soul of America (2012)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The incredible rise of 62-year-old aspiring soul singer Charles Bradley, whose debut album rocketed him from a hard life in the Brooklyn Housing Projects to Rolling Stone Magazine's top 50 albums of 2011.
Director: Poull Brien | Stars: Charles Bradley, Alex Everett, Sharon Jones, Jonny Santos
Votes: 645
59. 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
60. Edgeplay (2004)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary feature film about the 1970's seminal all girl band, The Runaways.
Director: Victory Tischler-Blue | Stars: Kari Krome, Kim Fowley, Suzi Quatro, Toby Mamis
Votes: 505
61. 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: 3,861
62. Sid and Nancy (1986)
R | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The relationship between Sid Vicious, bassist for British punk group Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen is portrayed.
Director: Alex Cox | Stars: Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb, David Hayman, Debby Bishop
Votes: 34,651 | Gross: $2.83M
63. The Punk Rock Movie from England (1978)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78.
Director: Don Letts | Stars: Soo Catwoman, Steve Strange, Robin Banks, Mark Perry
Votes: 313
64. The Runaways (2010)
R | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A coming-of-age biographical film about the 1970s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways. The relationship between band members Cherie Currie and Joan Jett is also explored.
Director: Floria Sigismondi | Stars: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve
Votes: 50,922 | Gross: $3.57M
65. Punk: Attitude (2005)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock.
Director: Don Letts | Stars: K.K. Barrett, Roberta Bayley, Jello Biafra, Glenn Branca
Votes: 1,667
66. Festival Express (2003)
R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.
Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko
Votes: 2,414 | Gross: $1.17M
67. Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010)
TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Music
The definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels.
Director: Danny O'Connor | Stars: Alan McGee, Bobby Gillespie, Noel Gallagher, Chris Abbot
Votes: 657
68. What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music (2014)
Documentary, Music
A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
Director: Ralf Schmerberg | Stars: Erykah Badu, Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Debbie Harry
Votes: 111
69. 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: 1,576
70. 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: 3,292 | Gross: $0.05M
71. Take It or Leave It (1981)
87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Autobiographical account of the cult 80's British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Robinson | Stars: Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Carl Smyth
Votes: 239
72. Punk in Africa (2012)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, History, Music
Three chords, three countries, one revolution...PUNK IN AFRICA is the story of the multiracial punk movement within the recent political and social upheavals experienced in three Southern ... See full summary »
Directors: Keith Jones, Deon Maas | Stars: Paulo Chibanga, Michael Fleck, Ivan Kadey, Ruben Rose
Votes: 165
73. The Fearless Freaks (2005)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the evolution of the Oklahoma band The Flaming Lips.
Director: Bradley Beesley | Stars: Bradley Beesley, Steve Burns, Dolly Coyne, Kenny Coyne
Votes: 1,145
74. Urgh! A Music War (1981)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Live performances from dozens of leading early-1980s musical acts - rock, punk, ska, reggae - it's all here.
Director: Derek Burbidge | Stars: Wall of Voodoo, Stan Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Chas T. Gray
Votes: 864
75. Sound It Out (2011)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Music
SOUND IT OUT is a documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, in the North East of England. Starring Tom, Kelly, David, Daniel, 70,000 records and the ... See full summary »
Director: Jeanie Finlay
Votes: 475
76. The Libertines: There Are No Innocent Bystanders (2011)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
An access-all-areas documentary about The Libertines' reunion shows at Reading and Leeds Festivals 2010 from first-time director Roger Sargent: photographer, witness, and confidante of the ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Sargent | Stars: Carl Barât, Pete Doherty, John Hassall, The Libertines
Votes: 278
77. Another State of Mind (1984)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary following the 1982 tour of punk bands Youth Brigade and Social Distortion.
Directors: Adam Small, Peter Stuart | Stars: M. Otis Beard, Dennis Danell, Brent Liles, John Macias
Votes: 862
78. loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
loudQUIETloud is the story of this unforseen plot twist. A deeply compelling portrait of four band members and their difficult, tense, and ultimately triumphant return.
Directors: Steven Cantor, Matthew Galkin | Stars: Frank Black, Kim Deal, David Lovering, Joey Santiago
Votes: 1,416 | Gross: $0.00M
79. Let the Good Times Roll (1973)
PG | 99 min | Documentary, Music
This lively documentary celebrates 1950s rock 'n' roll, both through archival clips of the era and concert footage filmed during the '70s. Although the musicians have aged, the performances... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Abel, Sidney Levin | Stars: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chubby Checker
Votes: 400 | Gross: $1.51M
80. Coachella (2006)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been hailed as "the best American festival" by Rolling Stone, "the nation's most respected rock festival' by the L.A. Times, and "probably the best festival in the world" by England's NME.
Director: Drew Thomas | Stars: Arcade Fire, Ash, Beck, Belle & Sebastian
Votes: 244
81. Let Fury Have the Hour (2012)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that chronicles how a generation of artists, thinkers, and activists used their creativity as a response to the reactionary politics that came to define our culture in the 1980s.
Director: Antonino D'Ambrosio | Stars: Chuck D, Ian MacKaye, Shepard Fairey, Tom Morello
Votes: 111 | Gross: $0.00M
82. The Search for Robert Johnson (1992 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson.
Director: Chris Hunt | Stars: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, John Hammond, Gayle Dean Wardlow
Votes: 159
83. Revolution (1968)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, History, Music
A documentary that explores the counterculture of San Francisco in the mid-1960's. In HD.
Director: Jack O'Connell | Stars: Today Malone, Herb Caen, R.G. Davis, Louis Gottlieb
Votes: 222
84. Rock Prophecies (2009)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about rock 'n' roll photographer Robert M. Knight and his mission to find the world's best new guitar player.
Director: John Chester | Stars: Robert Knight, Jeff Beck, Slash, Carlos Santana
Votes: 174
85. Do It Again (2010)
85 min | Documentary, Music
Chronicles Boston Globe reporter Geoff Edgers on his irrational quest to reunite The Kinks.
Director: Robert Patton-Spruill | Stars: Sting, Zooey Deschanel, Robyn Hitchcock, Peter Buck
Votes: 111
86. Herbie Hancock: Possibilities (2006)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A film about jazz pianist Herbie Hancock.
Directors: Doug Biro, Jon Fine | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Trey Anastasio, Cyro Baptista, Michael Bearden
Votes: 210 | Gross: $0.00M
87. Free Tibet (1998)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary concert film of movement started by Erin Potts and Adam Yauch of The Beastie Boys.
Director: Sarah Pirozek | Stars: A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Beck, Björk
Votes: 148
88. Gorillaz: Phase One - Celebrity Take Down (2002 Video)
TV-14 | 174 min | Documentary, Animation, Music
Directors: Jamie Hewlett, Cass Browne, Pete Candeland, Mat Wakeham | Stars: Damon Albarn, Phil Cornwell, Nelson De Freitas, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Votes: 176
89. Copyright Criminals (2009)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling.
Directors: Benjamin Franzen, Kembrew McLeod | Stars: D.J. Abilities, Aesop Rock, Steve Albini, Harry Allen
Votes: 284
90. How to Grow a Band (2011)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Music
Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.
Director: Mark Meatto | Stars: Jerry Douglas, Chris Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Paul Kowert
Votes: 87 | Gross: $0.02M
91. Elvis '56 (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of how Elvis Presley went from being just a somewhat naive rock singer to world-famous--and world-weary--superstar in just the space of one year, 1956.
Directors: Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond | Stars: Levon Helm, Elvis Presley, Steve Allen, Milton Berle
Votes: 253
92. The Blank Generation (1976)
55 min | Documentary, Music
The cream of New York new wave/punk filmed live at CBGB's when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ivan Král, Amos Poe | Stars: Blondie, David Byrne, John Cale, Jayne County
Votes: 283
93. Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (1997 TV Movie)
70 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Documentary focusing The Monkees, the 1960s pop group originally created for a TV sitcom. Interviews with the band members, the show's creators, and musical collaborators and peers are featured.
Director: Alan Boyd | Stars: The Monkees, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 119
94. Brian Eno: 1971-1977 - The Man Who Fell to Earth (2011)
Not Rated | 162 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary film - the first ever about Eno - explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 & 1977, the period that some view as his golden age. Featuring numerous ... See full summary »
Stars: Brian Eno, Jon Hassell, David Toop
Votes: 236
95. Ramones Raw (2004)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Climb in the van, buckle your seat belt and hang on tight because you're about to experience life on the road with the founding fathers of punk rock, The Ramones! The band that started it ... See full summary »
Director: John Cafiero | Stars: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone
Votes: 573
96. Glastonbury: The Movie in Flashback (1995)
TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary, Music
A no-holds-barred trip through the music, magic and midsummer madness of the legendary Glastonbury Festival. Featuring The Orb, Spiritualized, The Verve, Lemonheads, Porno for Pyros and more! A must-see for all festival fans.
Directors: William Beaton, Lisa Lake, Robin Mahoney, Matthew Salkeld, Michael Sarne | Stars: Richard Ashcroft, Phil Bell, Charlie Creed-Miles, Evan Dando
Votes: 185
97. Bloodied But Unbowed: Uncut (2011)
75 min | Documentary, History, Music
Cost of rebellion set against the first wave of Canadian punk rock - a bunch of rebels from a backwater town who gained notoriety in the late 70s and have never lived it down. Music. Punk. Rebellion. Sex. Drugs. Death.
Director: Susanne Tabata | Stars: Billy Hopeless, Joe Keithley, Duff McKagan, Henry Rollins
Votes: 28
98. Rage Against the Machine (1997 Video)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
Rage Against The Machine set the bar for uncompromising, incendiary rock music in their brief but groundbreaking career. Their first, self-titled video release features live clips and ... See full summary »
Directors: Richard Leyland, Heather Parry | Stars: Zack De La Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
Votes: 344
99. Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)
71 min | Documentary, Music
Extravaganza with lots of music legends from the 50s.
Director: Joseph Kohn | Stars: Lionel Hampton, Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries
Votes: 135
100. Afro-Punk (2003)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Music
Afro-Punk explores race identity within the punk scene. More than your everyday "Behind the Music" or typical "black history month" documentary, this film tackles hard questions, covering ... See full summary »
Director: James Spooner | Stars: Ralph Darden, Matt Davis, Maya Glick, Mariko Jones
Votes: 271
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