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Music > Documentary: 563 Films to Buy & Rent
Stepping Razor Red X (1992)
- Dir. Nicholas Campbell
- A vivid, disturbing portrait of politically–minded reggae–singer Peter Tosh, who after many turbulent years in Jamaica was killed in…
Twist (How Rock 'n' Roll Got its Soul) (1992)
- Dir. Ron Mann
- Toe–tapping, snappy chronicle of pop culture's biggest ever dance craze, The Twist, with terrific archival footage from king 'twisters' Elvis…
Alice Cooper: Prime Cuts (1991)
- Feat. Alice Cooper
- A splendid two–disc compilation of documentaries, interviews, song clips and other delights relating to that theatrical, satirical and depraved…
Cage/Cunningham (1991)
- Dir. Elliot Caplan
- A document of the extraordinary 50–year collaboration between avant–garde composer John Cage and choreographer Merce Cunningham, who…
Monster in a Box (1991)
- Dir. Nick Broomfield
- Spalding Gray recalls the adventures that befell him while trying to write his autobiography. Colourfully delivered monologue with Laurie Anderson…
Ray Charles - The Genius of Soul (1991)
- A quality TV documentary on the blind soul pianist, featuring live clips, interviews and conversations with friends like Willie Nelson, Billy Joel…
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks (1991)
- Dir. Gavin Bowden
- Stylishly shot documentary about the California funksters, caught on the cusp of massive worldwide success.
Time Will Tell - Bob Marley (1991)
- Dir. Declan Lowney
- A fitting tribute to the Third World's first superstar, this gives a unique insight into his life as a spiritual and political spokesman as well his…
Ilé Aiyé (The House of Life) (1989)
- Dir. David Byrne
- David Byrne documents the Candomblé, the African–influenced spirit cult of the Bahia region of Brazil, exploring the ways in which they have…
Let's Get Lost (1989)
- Dir. Bruce Weber
- Stylish biography of jazz trumpeter/singer Chet Baker; rare concert footage and personal interviews combine to detail the life and music of this…