Mix-and-match from
the AroVideo archives!
Subgenre Sampler
Wild Style (1982)
- Dir. Charles Ahearn
- The Hip–hop movement had it first wide impact via this documentary–drama shot on the streets of The Bronx in 1982. With its close…
Decline of Western Civilization, The (1981)- Dir. Penelope Spheeris
- Iconic exploration of the Los Angeles punk scene circa 1980 featuring behind–the–scenes and performance footage of seminal bands X, The…
Heartworn Highways (1981)- Dir. James Szalapski
- Cult documentary on country music's 'Outlaw Movement' of the 1970s, featuring key players like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Steve…
From Mao to Mozart (1980)- Dir. Murray Lerner
- Deserving winner of the Best Documentary Oscar follows violinist Isaac Stern on his concert and tutorial tour of China in 1979. A film as moving as…
Memories of Duke Ellington (1980)- A tribute to the great jazz composer–pianist 'Duke' Ellington, who created and developed his own sophisticated aesthetic from the late 1920s to…
We Jam Econo - The Story of The Minutemen (1980-1985)- Dir. Tim Irwin
- Detailed documentary on the too–brief life of the intensely creative and somewhat groundbreaking band, The Minutemen. The history of the band…
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was (1979)- Dir. Tony Palmer
- Revered British composer Benjamin Britten’s life and times is given the royal Tony Palmer treatment in this comprehensive, loving portrait of…
Kids Are Alright, The (1979)- Dir. Jeff Stein
Feat. Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend - Chaotic yet compulsive documentary defining the eclectic career of 'The Who', made shortly before the death of drummer Keith Moon. The others, of…
Last of the Blue Devils, The (1979)- Dir. Bruce Ricker
- Jazz documentary covering everything from the Basie big–band sound to Kansas City Jazz and blues and the rock and roll that brought attention…
Rust Never Sleeps (1979)- Dir. Neil Young
Feat. Neil Young - King loser Neil Young triumphs in this concert film of him and Crazy Horse at the height of their rustic charm. Twenty songs, a great guitar sound…
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