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Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025): Becoming Led Zeppelin, a documentary that dives into the rise of the epochal rock group, has been completed. It is the only documentary of its kind…; DVD $29.95
Life in One Chord (2025): Punk renegade Shayne Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer) takes us on an iconoclastic tour through a career of highs and lows from suburban Dunedin to…; DVD $29.95
Marlon Williams: Two Worlds: Nga Ao E Rua (2025): A graceful portrait of the internationally renowned country artist’s journey to record an album entirely in te reo Maori, the result of which, Te…; DVD $29.95
Blur: To The End (2024): A new feature–length documentary depicting the extraordinary and emotional return of Blur, captured during the year in which they made a…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2024): The definitive musical biography about one of the most gifted singer–songwriters of his generation. Now in his early eighties, Paul Simon is…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Kneecap (2024): An adrenalized, dramatized version of the true story of 'Kneecap', a hip–hop trio from West Belfast. The lads do a terrific job of playing…; DVD $29.95
Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023): A fabulous documentary that gives long–overdue credit to the man who blazed the trail for rock 'n' roll sound and showmanship when he burst…; DVD $34.95
Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2023): The story of Aubrey “Po” Powell and Storm Thorgerson, a couple of unlikely London lads who stumbled into forming the coolest art design group of…; DVD $29.95
Ennio: The Maestro (2021): A celebration of the life and legacy of the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone, anchored around an interview with film–maker Giuseppe…; DVD $29.95
Laurel Canyon (2020): Two part documentary series exploring the music and culture of Laurel Canyon and the wider LA rock scene of the 60's and 70's. Features incredible…; DVD $29.95
David Crosby: Remember My Name (2019): Soulful and deeply personal documentary on musician David Crosby, a founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. A fearless and at…; DVD $24.95
Liam Gallagher: As it Was (2019): Rockumentary following the Oasis singer as he attempts a dramatic solo comeback, since scaling the dizzying heights of rock n roll fame in the 90's…; DVD $29.95
Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019): Intimate rise–and–fall portrait of the charismatic frontman of the mega–selling Australian rock band INXS, who died in…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2019): Long overdue documentary telling the moving story of Robbie Robertson and the creation of history–making roots rock group The Band. Features…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
PJ Harvey: A Dog Called Money (2019): Beautifully impressionistic documentary set around the making of PJ Harvey's 2016 album, The Hope Six Demolition Project, shining light on an…; DVD $29.95
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019): An absolutely unflinching portrait of the genius New Zealand songwriter Martin Phillipps whose band The Chills exemplified the "Dunedin Sound" with…; DVD $29.95
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018): A stonking, irrepressibly popular chronicle of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen's ascension to popular music royalty through the years leading up…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$25~~ $18.75
Eulogy, The (2018): Australia's greatest, and perhaps most overlooked, classical pianist Geoffrey Tozer is the subject of this documentary presented by music educator…; DVD $29.95
Rockabul (2018): Intrepid Australian journalist and director Travis Beard explores the Afghan heavy metal music scene, and how the long conflict in Afghanistan has…; DVD $29.95
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017): An unflinching and deeply personal look into the life of blues–rock and guitar legend Eric Clapton, told through his own words and songs and…; DVD $29.95
Gurrumul (2017): Documentary about internationally acclaimed indigenous Australian artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, who wrote music inspired by his community on…; DVD $29.95
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017): Beautiful portrait of revered Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, that captures the unique compositional process of a new work he…; DVD $29.95
A Family Affair (2015): An intimate and intoxicating portrait of the renowned Xylouris family, who have been maintaining the musical traditions of their native Crete for…; DVD $29.95
Amy (2015): The compelling but undeniably downbeat story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks. From the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mavis! (2015): Rousing chronicle of the life and music of singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, The (2015): From the director of the Oscar winning 20 FEET FROM STARDOM comes this beautiful portrait of the international music collective founded by legendary…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
20,000 Days on Earth (2014): A 24–hour portrait of writer and musician Nick Cave, blending fiction and reality, as it examines the artistic process and the power of the…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS (2014): Gaudy two–part Australian telemovie of the untold story rock band INXS and their rise to fame alongside charismatic frontman Michael…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Pulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets (2014): Imaginative Kiwi filmmaker Florian Habicht collaborates with Jarvis Cocker to mark UK pop rock band Pulp's last ever concert.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
20 Feet From Stardom (Twenty Feet From Stardom) (2013): [This] is the most satisfying music documentary of the last five years, maybe even longer, and that is really saying something. It is the story of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Jimi: All is By My Side (2013): An intuitive and evocative portrait of Jimi Hendrix as a fledgling rock legend honing his craft in Swinging London, prior to his legendary Stateside…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013): A galvanizing portrait of the all–female punk rockers whose headline–grabbing music and performance art continues to bring Putin's…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Sound City (2013): Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl directs this passionate and engaging tribute to the obsolete world of analogue music production and LA's legendary…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Searching for Sugar Man (Searching for Sugarman) (2012): A unique, engaging music mystery that follows the late–60's Detroit based musician Sixto Rodriguez, who faded into obscurity in America amidst…; DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011): Martin Scorsese argues for the greatness of The Beatles' unassuming lead guitarist in this full–bodied hagiography. As with his Bob Dylan…; Blu-Ray ~~$30~~ $20
Weekender (2011): Dancing to a repetitive beat, nostalgic headtrippers can look forward to reliving the British clubbing scene in this slavish, drug–fueled…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $14.95
Cliff Richard and the Shadows (2009): Old–time rocker Cliff Richard reunites with his band The Shadows for this 2009 London performance. Features a string of #1 Hits, including:…; DVD $39.95
Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee (2009): Rock roadie Paddy Considine and a would–be hip hop sensation seek out their musical breakthrough at an Arctic Monkeys gig in this improvised…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009): An adorable, "Kiwi–as" portrait of NZ's beloved folk–singing comedy duo, Jools and Lynda Topp, which also resonates as a ripely…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Comic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy Edition (2008): Must–have DVD & CD collection of Billy T. James Greatest Hits. DVD includes over an hour of newly released material from the TVNZ vaults…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Control (2007): Revered music–scene photographer and video–maker Anton Corbijn makes a fitting directorial debut with this moving–image portrait of…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
La Vie en Rose (2007): Marion Cotillard excels (and deservingly won a Best Actress Oscar) in this stunning new biopic of the life and times of French singer Edith…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Loop Select 008 (Rare Vision) (2007): Fourth edition of LOOP Recordings’ curated DVD show reel, bringing together the select best in New Zealand music, music videos, short films and…; DVD $34.95
Paul Kelly - Live Apples (2007): Live music set by versatile Aussie singer–songwriter Paul Kelly performing his latest smash hit album 'Stolen Apples' along with some old…; DVD $34.95
Young @ Heart (Young at Heart) (2007): A stirring, crowd–pleasing music doco for ages 9 to 99 that introduces a spritely senior citizen choir known as 'Young @ Heart' who are…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Once (2006): A gorgeous, understated paean to the transformative power of music, this unique, Irish independent follows the burgeoning relationship between a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Richard Thompson - 1000 Years of Popular Music (2006): An intriguing live concert from cult English singer–guitarist Richard Thompson, who with the help of a sparse accompaniment from Judith Owen…; DVD $59.95
Shine A Light (2006): Scorsese turns his gaze on the elder statesmen of rock 'n' roll –– The Rolling Stones –– as they bang out hits and fan…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Singer, The (Quand j'étais chanteur) (2006): Gerard Depardieu works his rotund charm as a journeyman lounge singer, crooning his way through half–empty nightclubs while forging an unlikely…; DVD $24.95
Brothers of the Head (2005): Believably real mockumentary centres around the carnivalesque (mis)fortunes of Siamese twins who get manufactured into punk rock sensations.…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Devil and Daniel Johnston, The (2005): Shadowy and sympathetic look at cult American songwriter Daniel Johnston, whose quirky pop gems – covered by the likes of Sonic Youth, Beck,…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Favela Rising (2005): Rousing documentary traces the transformation of a violent slum in Rio de Janeiro by former drug–dealer Anderson Sa, who was so shocked by a…; DVD $29.95
Neil Young - Heart of Gold (2005): Following a tricky bout of surgery in 2005, iconic Canadian singer–songwriter Neil Young decided to dedicate a year to creating this splendidly…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
New York Doll (2005): Affecting yet hilarious documentary about the bass–player of influential glam–punk band The New York Dolls, Arthur 'Killer' Kane, whose…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005): Scorsese's comprehensive biography focuses on Bob Dylan's life and music from 1961–66, includes never–seen performance footage and…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
9 Songs (Nine Songs) (2004): A controversially explicit sex'n'rock'n' roll drama about two stray souls – an American student and a British bloke – who over a year…; Poster (G) $9.95
Dig! (2004): Arguably the best and most illuminating of the recent wave of 'rock docs', this intimately charts the polarising fortunes of two buddy rock bands,…; DVD $29.95
Saturday Night Live - 25 Years of Music (2004): Completist music retrospective of an American institution, with nearly 60 live performances over 25 years of 'SNL' presented, coupled with satirical…; DVD $149.95
Concert For George (2003): A genuinely warm and feelgood tribute to the late 'Beatle' George Harrison at the Royal Albert Hall, London by his closest musical friends and…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Queen Live at Wembley Stadium (2003): Queen's iconic 2–night performance at Wembley Stadium in 1986 is captured across 2 discs. Part of the "Magic Tour" of 1986, their final tour…; DVD $14.95
Work of Director Spike Jonze, The (2003): Before his successful foray into feature films, director Spike Jonze made his name as the pre–eminent music video director of the 1990s. He…; DVD $24.95
24 Hour Party People (2002): A serio–comic music industry biopic about one Tony Wilson, founder of the legendary Factory record label and the Hacienda Club, that provides a…; DVD $20
7 Worlds Collide (Seven Worlds Collide) (2002): Neil Finn and music–biz pals (Johnny Marr, Lisa Germano, Eddie Vedder and Radiohead's Ed O'Brien & Philip Selway) collided for this 2001…; DVD $29.95
Laurel Canyon (2002): Dropping in on the LA music scene, the writer–director of HIGH ART returns to her pet theme of conservatism yielding to a bohemianism, but…; DVD $19.95
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002): A treat for soul–music lovers, this uncovers the hidden history of Motown's seminal, wildly successful and yet almost completely unknown…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Bjork: Live at Shepherds Bush Empire (2001): The Icelandic singing–star caught live at Shepherds Bush Empire on 27th February 1997. Tracklisting: Headphones, Army Of Me, One Day, The…; DVD $39.95
Down from the Mountain (2001): Concert film of the much–admired bluegrass soundtrack from the Coen Bros O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?, that was a surprise winner of the Grammy…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Kylie - Live in Sydney (2001): Kylie Minogue pumps it out in a Sydney concert. Track listing: Love Boat, Kookachoo, Hand On Your Heart, Put Yourself In My Place, On A Night Like…; DVD $42.95, $42.95
Linkin Park - Frat Party at the Pankake Festival (2001): Features the tracks: One Step Closer To You, Crawling, In The End, Papercut (European Version), Points Of Authority (European Version).; DVD $42.95, $42.95
Michael Jackson - History (2001): Ten of pop–prince Michael Jackson's classic music videos: Billie Jean, The Way You Make Me Feel, Black or White, Rock with You, Bad, Thriller,…; DVD $24.95
Metallica - S & M (2000): Michael Kamen directs the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in an epic accompaniment for heavy–metal gods Metallica. Songs include: The Ecstasy…; DVD $49.95, $49.95
Roy Orbison - Black and White Night (1999): The inimitable Roy Orbison performs 17 of his best songs with guest artists including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and Tom Waits.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Modulations (1998): Sub–captioned "Cinema for the Ear", this is an enlightening exposition of electronic music – a marginalised yet broadly significant music…; Poster (VG) $12.95
Storefront Hitchcock (1997): Jonathan Demme's theatrically–released concert film of Robyn Hitchcock, one of contemporary music's most endearing (and brilliant) cult…; Poster (VG) $12.95
History of Rock 'n' Roll, The (TV Series) (1995): An epic and (mostly) comprehensive journey through the history of rock music from the 1950s to the mid–1990s, featuring an unprecendented…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Latcho Drom (1993): A moving testament to the plight of inter–continental gypsy culture and to the redemptive and communicative power of music, Tony Gatlif's…; DVD $25
Stop Making Sense (1983): 'Talking Heads' came to their commercial and artistic summit with this live show and the accompanying album. One of the great rock music achievements…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Countryman (1982): Cult item for reggae–enthusiasts (produced by Island Records), this vaguely political fable about two air–crashed Americans rescued by a…; DVD $34.95
Pink Floyd - The Wall (1982): Based on Roger Waters' personal vision that was the mega–selling Pink Floyd album of 1980, this feature brings the concept of a rock star's…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Rose, The (1979): Bette Midler's acting debut was this raunchy rock biopic based loosely on the antics of Janis Joplin. She is given plenty of room here to display her…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
All You Need is Love (TV Series) (1977): Prolific arts filmmaker Tony Palmer oversaw this landmark, encyclopedic history of modern pop and rock – prescribed viewing for anyone who’s ever…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Phantom of the Paradise (1974): A genuine oddity, this musical/horror spans both dir. De Palma’s satirical and horror periods, with the story of the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA updated…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Elvis - '68 Comeback Special (1968): An extraordinary and comprehensive compilation of material centering around the televised 'comeback' of Elvis Presley in 1968. In addition to the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1967): Less astringent than the reputation of husband and wife filmmakers Straub–Huillet would suggest, this lean but invigorating treatment of Johann…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Remembering Otis (1967): Soul lovers will rejoice in Otis Redding's live performance at the Monterey pop festival accompanied by Booker T & the MGs and Sam and Dave.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Jazz On a Summer's Day (1959): The definitive jazz concert film, shot at the Newport Festival in 1958 captures the sights and sounds and buzz of another time and place as well as…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Michael Jackson - Dangerous: Video version of the pale one's album includes behind the scenes sneaks, TV commercials and Michael at the Grammys.; DVD $19.95

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