Subgenre Sampler
Music > Documentary: 563 Films to Buy & Rent
Elvis by the Presleys (2005)
- Feat. Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley
- A comprehensive biographical portrait of 'The King', compiled by family and friends, that features special home movies, interviews and live footage…
Favela Rising (2005)
- Dir. Matt Mochary, Jeff Zimbalist
- 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…
Five Days in September: The Rebirth of an Orchestra (2005)
- Dir. Barbara Willis Sweete
- A supreme classical music doco, this intimate look behind the scenes of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra delves candidly into the artistic process of…
Flaming Lips - The Fearless Freaks (2005)
- Dir. Bradley Beesley
- A sprawling fan's–eye–view of the innovative alternative rock band from Oklahoma, The Flaming Lips, who went from 1980s cowpunk obscurity…
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life (2005)
- Dir. Dick Carruthers
- Definitely the most complete document to date on the musical phenomenon of 'heavy metal', in which dir. Carruthers marshalls an unrivalled lineup of…
Kinks, The - 1964-1978 (2005)
- Independent critical review of The Kinks, revisiting every major release from the band's inception, through to the Pye and RCA years, and beyond.
Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man (2005)
- Dir. Lian Lunson
Feat. Leonard Cohen
- A fittingly sublime homage documentary to the stately Leonard Cohen, based around the tribute concert held in his honour at the Sydney Opera House in…
Looking for a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration (2005)
- Dir. Braden King
- 112 musicians of the 'alternative' bent were asked by the director to identify moments of musical inspiration, whether through an experience, record,…
Loop Select 007 (We Are Here) (2005)
- The third of the hugely popular "showcase" for New Zealand music, music videos and short filmmaking. This edition also includes motion graphics…
Make It Funky (2005)
- Dir. Michael Murphy
- A worthy documentary about the teeming musical traditions of New Orleans (made before Hurricane Katrina), which displays a firm understanding of the…