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Still Bill Withers
Bill Withers is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The man was fixing toilets and gently aging when he broke on to the scene. “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Just the Two of Us.” Soul, folk, and a voice that melts.
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Adventures in Plymptoons! A documentary on Bill Plympton (TRAILER)
A documentary about the Oscar nominated animator, Bill Plymtpon. This gorgeous documentary was filmed by the same person behind Ginger Girls. Ginger Girls is one of DocumentaryStorm’s most popular posts. TRAILER
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Here is a very special treat: a rare Leonard Cohen documentary that was made BEFORE his first album. “I can feel myself changing into a completely different kind of man,” Leonard says in the film. A few minutes later, we see him picking up his guitar. Shot years before he became a singer.
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Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction
This documentary looks at the development of the science fiction genre on US television in the 1950′s and 1960′s.
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Woody Allen – Wild Man Blues
Barbara Kopple directed this documentary portrait of Woody Allen, seen traveling with friends and fellow musicians during their New Orleans jazz band’s 1996 European tour.
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Great Composers
This landmark series presents the lives and works of several musical giants from the Baroque era to the twentieth century. It examines the backgrounds, influences and relationships that make these composers part of the very fabric of the history of western music. Each composer’s life and work is presented through extensive performance sequences, and through interviews and comment from some of today’s greatest artists and most respected authorities.
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Sun Ra, Brother From Another Planet
This documentary is about Sun Ra. He was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his “cosmic philosophy,” musical compositions and performances.
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Queen: Days Of Our Lives
The story of British rock band Queen, formed in 1971.
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The James Dean Story
This documentary film follows James Dean from his humble beginnings on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana, to his OSCAR-nominated roles in East of Eden and Giant, which was nearing completion when he was killed on September 30, 1955.
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Amy Winehouse: The Girl Done Good
Drawing on rare and classic performances, exclusive interviews, lengthy contributions from friends, colleagues, journalists and experts, and a host of other features, this film is a unique insight into the music, career and life of a cultural icon.
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The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter
A harrowing documentary of the Stones’ 1969 tour, with much of the focus on the tragic concert at Altamont.
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This Cat Can Play Anything
A portrayal of the life and musical career of New Orleans banjo and guitar jazzman Emanuel ‘Manny’ Sayles.
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