Long Duration Music Documentaries

20 Feet From Stardom

Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.

All Things Must Pass

Colin Hanks examines the history of Tower Records, from its rise and fall to the legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.

Amazing Grace

A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.

Amy

Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Anvil played a key role in the birth of speed metal, inspiring the likes of Metallica, Anthrax and Guns N' Roses, yet have been cruelly overlooked by fame for more than 30 years.

The Art of Organized Noize

As pioneers of the Dirty South music movement, Organized Noize is responsible for Outkast, CeeLo, the Goodie Mob and the Dungeon Family.

Bastille: ReOrchestrated

Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, archive footage and conversations with band members explore the band's adventures and themes of drive, motivation, and anxiety.

Bathtubs Over Broadway

Writer Steve Young tracks down composers, performers, and unseen footage of rare industrial musicals created by corporations such as McDonald's and General Electric.

The Beatles: Get Back

The Beatles write and rehearse 14 new songs as they plan their first live show in more than two years; includes their unforgettable rooftop concert at London's Savile Row.

Beautiful Losers

Aaron and Joshua document the lives and careers of young artists and designers who - though unfamiliar with the workings of the traditional art world - have had an impact on it.

Before We Was We: Madness by Madness

Top of the Pops books them, cancels them, and books them again. Their debut appearance propelled them into the limelight and allowed the Madness phenomenon to truly take flight.

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

The life of maverick Manchester comedian Frank Sidebottom and his hidden creator Chris Sievey. Frank was part of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years.

Better Man

The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

Biggie & Tupac

Nick Broomfield examines the lives and murders of rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur and the rivalry between East Coast and West Coast music that culminated in their deaths.

Billie

The definitive story of Billie Holiday, the world's greatest and most controversial jazz singer, is now revealed through a wealth of never-before heard interviews and research.

Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World

An inside look at David Bowie, one of the most creative and influential rock artists of all time.

Camden

Camden is a celebration of the vibrancy and rebellion of counter culture as seen through the eyes of some of the most exciting artists, both past and present.

Can’t Stand Losing You

Based on the memoir "One Train Later" by guitarist Andy Summers, this documentary chronicles the rise of seminal rock band the Police.

Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape

Cassette inventor Lou Ottens digs through his past to figure out why the audiotape won't die.

Chasing Trane

The life and work of legendary jazz musician John Coltrane, including commentary from Denzel Washington, Carlos Santana, Common, Cornell West, Bill Clinton and others.

Cobain: Montage of Heck

Filmmaker Brett Morgen uses material from the Cobains' personal archives in an in-depth examination of the Nirvana frontman's childhood, music career and untimely death.

Dolly Parton: Here I Am

Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.

Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know

Celebrating Duran Duran with exclusive backstage access, interviews with the band and rare footage charting their rise to fame, and the highs and lows of their career.

Ella Fitzgerald - Just One of Those Things

From a 1934 talent contest at the Apollo theatre in Harlem, the film follows Ella's extraordinary journey across five decades.