Music History Movies

Drum & Bass: The Movement explores how a unique UK club culture rose from an underground movement to become a global phenomenon infiltrating and...

Art Kane, now deceased, coordinated a group photograph of all the top jazz musicians in NYC in the year 1958, for a piece in Esquire magazine. Just...

A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.

The story of the American music dynasty, the Carters and Cashes, and their decades-long influence on popular music.

The movie version of the stage musical about the life and career of Boy George. Features the original London cast.Boy George's hit musical Taboo is a...

A journey through the artistic life of the British-American rock band The Pretenders, formed in 1978, and a portrait of its leader, the charismatic...

Industrial Soundtrack For The Urban Decay traces the origins of Industrial music, taking you on a journey through the crumbling industrial cities of...

Aided by archival footage and interviews with its key figures, this documentary delves into the history of Argentine rock music from its origins up...

A documentary about the making of John Lennon's seminal solo debut album, "Plastic Ono Band," featuring historical analysis and playbacks of the...

A journey into the past and the future of Italo Disco music through the stories of the original 80's heroes and cult DJs and the voice of the new...

"Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes…" - In both musical and commercial terms, Depeche Mode had been building slowly but steadily by the time...

At the end of the Cold War, something new arised that should influence an entire generation and express their attitude to life. It started with an...

A documentary about the record industry, told from the perspective of the art department. With over 40 interviews comprised of 3 generations, top...

A look back at the girl-group craze of the 60's through archival footage and interviews with those involved.

The Compleat Al is a mockumentary about the life of "Weird Al" Yankovic, the Grammy® award-winning master of musical parody and rock-and-roll...

The one-hour special will include lost performances and rare moments with Houston, alongside new interviews with those closest to her, including...

In 1971, four college students got together to form a rock band. Since then, that certain band called Queen have released 26 albums and sold over 300...

Actor and writer Stephen Fry explores his passion for the world's most controversial composer, Richard Wagner. As a life-long fan can Stephen, who is...

This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in...

Unearth the story behind one of America's most iconic musical genres. This unforgettable documentary explores the artists, events and technology that...