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Music > Documentary: 567 Films to Buy & Rent
Roy Orbison - In Dreams (1999)
- Comprehensive documentary claiming to be the only authorised Roy Orbison doco, includes performances of his greatest hits, home video footage and…
UB40 - The Story Of Reggae (1999)
- Dir. Bob Smeaton
- Essentially a South Bank Show Special Edition that tells the story of British reggae–rockers UB40, from their formation in 70's Birmingham…
David Oistrakh - Artist of the People? (1998)
- Dir. Bruno Monsaingeon
- The life of the renowned 20th century Russian violinist, who at times locked horns with the Soviet state, is told through interviews with family and…
Decline of Western Civilization Part III, The (1998)
- Dir. Penelope Spheeris
- The third in Penelope Spheeris' cult trilogy set in the late 90's follows the format and musical subgenre of the original, but with heightened…
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - Autumn Journey (1998)
- Dir. Bruno Monsaingeon
- Interviewed on his 70th birthday the German baritone recollects his life and art in fascinating detail. Tape includes an 85–min concert recital…
Frank Sinatra - His Life and Times (1998)
- Feat. Frank Sinatra
- Comprehensive look at Frank's legendary 50–year career, including phases as radio star, Academy Award–winning actor, and quintessential…
Gathering, The (1998)
- Dir. Kylie Plunkett
- Document of the popular New Years Eve celebrations at Takaka Hill 1997–8, featuring a variety of dance–music, local DJs and of course,…
Henry Rollins - You Saw Me There (1998)
- Dir. Modi
- Spoken–word performance from the beefy, former–Black Flag singer, displaying his talent for combining humour with cringe–worthy…
Hey Hey We're The Monkees (1998)
- Celebratory doco featuring rare concert footage, interviews, outtakes and TV commercials of the actors–turned–'musicians', The Monkees.
Lou Reed - Rock and Roll Heart (1998)
- Dir. Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Feat. Lou Reed
- Filmic biography tracing the life and career of iconic musician Lou Reed, from his seminal work with The Velvet Underground in the late 60s through…