Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980–90) is a documentary written and directed by Scott Crawford. Released on December 19, 2014, the Kickstarter-funded film features early pioneers of the Washington, DC hardcore punk music scene over a decade (1980–1990) including Minor Threat, Fu...

An immersive journey through the New York City music scene of the early 2000s. A new generation kick-started a musical rebirth for New York that reverberated all the way around the world.

Metal band Impaled Rektum breaks out of prison to perform at a major festival and save their guitarist's home, facing obstacles from police and a record exec.

Turo is stuck in a small village and the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist for the amateur metal band Impaled Rektum. He and his bandmates have practiced for 12 years without playing a single gig. The guys get a surprise visitor from Norway -- the promoter for a huge heavy metal m...

Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning), two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for the Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fow...

An ongoing feud between punk rockers and a more affluent clique in a small Texas town leads to a hate crime.

In this visual riff on Pink Floyd's album "The Wall," successful but drugged-out musician Pink (Bob Geldof) is looking back on his isolated childhood from the confines of a Los Angeles hotel room.

Wily band manager Mr. White helps a small town band achieve big time success when they release a Beatles-style pop song in 1964. Pennsylvania band the `Oneders' become a sensation after their drummer breaks his arm, and is replaced by jazz enthusiast, Guy Patterson, who injects something a bit di...

Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called Donna that he wrote for his girlfriend whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes ...

A pair of '70s-era drug-befuddled buddies tries to cash in on the abundance of women at an unbelievable party.

Rock-loving teens and aspiring musicians Hawk (Edward Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe Andrews), Trip (James DeBello) and Jam (Sam Huntington) can't wait to see their favorite band, KISS, perform at an upcoming concert. However, when Jam's pious mother (Lin Shaye) finds the tickets to the event, she incin...

Three aspiring rock musicians -- Chazz (Brendan Fraser), Pip (Adam Sandler) and Rex (Steve Buscemi) -- are determined to have their band's demo tape played on the air. Out of desperation, they sneak into a Los Angeles radio station, but when the manager, Milo (Michael McKean), meets them with hos...

Joe (Anthony LaPaglia) runs Empire Records, an independent Delaware store that employs a tight-knit group of music-savvy youths. Hearing that the shop may be sold to a big chain, slacker employee Lucas (Rory Cochrane) bets a chunk of the store's money, hoping to get a big return. When this plan f...

A punk rock band becomes trapped in a secluded venue after finding a scene of violence. For what they saw, the band themselves become targets of violence from a gang of white-power skinheads, who want to eliminate all evidence of the crime.

Becky Something is a talented but self-destructive musician who seems determined to alienate everyone around her -- even at the cost of her own band's success.

In 1947 Chicago, Polish emigrant and bar owner Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody) hires a blues combo that includes guitarist Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright) and harmonica player Little Walter (Columbus Short). Waters' and Walter's success leads to Chess' management of stars Etta James (Beyoncé Knowles),...

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Thriller Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 2021 by Bob Becker, founder of Fearless Records and Nick Moore, former singer of the band Before Their Eyes and founder of InVogue Records. The label initially had a global distribution agreement with ADA Music Worldwide...

Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. A large portion of the record label, known as Hellcat Records, is owned by Tim Armstrong, frontman of the punk rock band Rancid. Several sister labels also exist, such as ANTI-, Burning Heart R...

A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams. Living in a van, their passion and talent exceed their means to survive. An enigmatic stranger sees their true potential and emotionally manipulates them during a tim...

Sumerian Records is an American record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen. Sumerian has signed artists such as Crosses, Poppy, Bad Omens, Animals As Leaders, and I See Stars.

A documentary outlining the life of WITCH (“We Intend To Cause Havoc”) vocalist Emmanuel Chanda, aka Jagari. WITCH’s impact on the 70s Zamrock scene was immense, rising to become Zambia’s biggest 70s rock band and leading comparisons to The Beatles. The film explores the history and modern-day re...

A public service announcement used to inform parents about the dangers of cannabis use. A trio of drug dealers push innocent teens into an marijuana addiction during jazz parties. The young teens go forward to commit multiple crimes leading to Manic Depressive episodes and association with organi...

David Byrne's 2015 staged event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of the color guard. Featuring the synchronized dance of the color guard with performances from St. Vincent, Nelly Furtado, and Ad-Rock.

Documentary covering a community of homeless who live in a train station under Manhattan. The movie depicts the exponentially different experiences of the community compared to the people walking the streets above.

Just before The Beatles’ claim to fame, John Lennon and manager Brian Epstein escaped to Barcelona for a relaxing weekend. As their friendship grows, tension rises. Epstein begins to fall for Lennon, who already has eyes for their flight attendant. The two discuss their hopeless situation and nav...

A 35-year old computer programmer becomes fascinated with Bitcoin, and through his eyes, the global impact of the open-source digital currency is showcased. The idea to start filming was born due to the programmer and his brothers' difficulty in explaining Bitcoin. His brother took on the role of...

In the 90s, General Magic worked in almost complete secrecy in the depths of Silicon Valley, creating the earliest versions of crucial technology. By 1992, Sony and AT&T, along with many of the world's largest corporations, had invested in the start-up. Modern smartphones and other daily-use tech...

The prolific life, talents, and legacy of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot helped to change the world's view of Canada's culture and arts. His array of songs celebrated the nation while also connecting on a personal level with listeners. Lightfoot’s rise from church choirs to coffee ho...

Exploring the life and legacy of the countercultural trailblazer William S. Burroughs through interviews with friends, artists, and his admirers. Through a historical lens, the documentary dives into Burroughs' upbringing, drug addiction, the tragic shooting of his wife, and his lasting impact on...

Stan Lee’s legacy carries on through generations and shows no signs of slowing down. The mastermind behind Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four changed comics, superheroes, and the world for good. The documentary walks through the extraordinary life, imagination, and career of the Marvel...

During a parapsychology conference in Rome, a psychic is overwhelmed by the disturbing and murderous thoughts of an audience member. Her claims that she could identify the person led to her demise that night, via a gloved figure with a meat cleaver. Jazz pianist Marcus Daly witnesses the brutal b...

1960s England brought an explosion of music, art, culture, and change. It was “the first time the future was shaped by young people,” says Michael Caine, who allows viewers to see the cultural revolution through his eyes in the documentary. Interviews, archive footage, and more detail the rebelli...

After a messy breakup with her girlfriend, Shirin is left jobless and homeless. Her traditional Persian parents struggle to understand why she moved out due to her bisexuality being kept a secret from them. Homeless, her friend convinces her to move in with some odd roommates and take up a new jo...

In 1997, the British music industry was producing hit after hit with bands such as Blur, Oasis, Supergrass, and others. Nicholas Hoult takes on the role of Steven Stelfox, a 27-year-old A&R man who would do anything to find the next hit in the cutthroat London music industry. Inspired by copious ...

Produced by Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, Being Evel explores the life and legacy of the man who stared death in the face over and over to become the ultimate daredevil. Robert ‘Evel’ Knievel shook the world throughout his lifetime with his daring stunts and unmatched craving for danger. Daniel ...

Existing in the intersection between homelessness and their imaginations, Jude and Bobby con their way through life to feed their addiction. They steal in an attempt to stay ahead and call their broken-down car home between motel room stays. The reality of their situation confronts them in the fo...

Four strangers, Hikari, Ikuko, Ishi, and Takemura, met at a crematorium after the demise of their parents. While the orphans share the tragedy of traumatic accidents that killed their parents (suicide, explosions, etc.) they were unable to cry. Together, the four run away and create their own ban...

Eva gave up her life as a travel writer to have a child with her husband. However, the pregnancy does not go smoothly. She eventually gives birth to a baby boy, one whom she cannot seem to bond with, no matter her struggle to. While her child, Kevin, fusses and gives Eva a difficult time, he beha...

The Love Witch is a horror-comedy that pays tribute to the '60s and '70s with its technicolor-inspired stylization and beautiful imagery. It stars Samantha Robinson as Elaine, a beautiful young witch who would do anything for love. She crafts spells and potions in her gothic apartment and seduces...

Dreams in motion. Follow Baltimore Grammy-winning hardcore rock band, Turnstile, as they search for meaning in the vastness between tranquility and chaos. TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH is a 14-song visual album, and a journey into the heart of their sound.

Travis, Anna, and Barry were estranged for years after spending most of their time playing together in a band. Anna went on to achieve success in pop music, Barry chose a more stable path as a tax attorney, while Travis seemed to completely vanish… that is, until he summoned the two to the desert...

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in pu...

In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the United States, a small town single mother embraces the danger as she dominates a peculiar American niche entertainment industry & becomes the first millionaire female athlete.

Directed by Ash Avildsen. Starring Emily Bett Rickards, ...

An archive of '90s culture and a philosophical study of fame via the intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of alt-rock band Blind Melon.

Directed by Danny Clinch, Taryn Gould, Colleen Hennessy. Starring Glen Graham, Shannon Hoon, Lisa Sinha.

Remember the long lost era of sharing your feelings with someone through a mixtape? Through a series of conversations, we'll analyze why this ritual of communication through music still continues to be so important to this day.

Directed by Robert V. Galluzzo. Starring Jude Angelini, Chris Carmen...

A progressive graduate student finds success and sparks outrage when his interest in battle rap as a thesis subject becomes a competitive obsession.

Adam Merkin, a progressive grad student becomes an accidental battle rapper after encountering Behn Grymm, a respected icon in the merciless sub-cu...

'Showrunners' is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These people are responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State's big...

In 1966, an unknown guitarist named James Hendrix leaves New York for London, changes his name to Jimi, and begins to make his mark in the world of rock music. With his defining performance at Monterey Pop festival still a year away, Hendrix learns the tricks of the trade before eventually transf...

Frankie Machine is a skilled card dealer and one-time heroin addict. When he returns home from jail, he struggles to find a new livelihood and to avoid slipping back into addiction.

Directed by Otto Preminger. Starring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker.

A therapist's questions and a visit to a voluminous archive propel a dramatization of a day in the life of musician and cultural icon Nick Cave.

20,000 Days on Earth is a 2014 British musical documentary drama film co-written and directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. Nick Cave also co-wrote...

Filmmaker Colin Hanks examines the history of Tower Records, from its rise and fall to the legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.

The film is about the rise and demise of Tower Records, the retail giant that once advertised its East 4th Street and Broadway New York City location a...

When a neighbourhood starts to become gentrified, a cabaret owner struggles to keep his club afloat. He is forced to take a stand against the powers that be to protect his family and livelihood, by any means necessary.

The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.

In My Darling Vivian, director Matt Riddlehoover traces the romantic, wrenching, and dizzying journey of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.

Produced by Dustin ...

The first film to encompass the remarkable story of one of the true icons of our time, as she fights to maintain her brand's integrity, her principles - and her legacy.

Since igniting the punk movement with ex-partner and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren, Dame Vivienne Westwood has been rede...

Photographer Garry Winogrand uses his Leica M4 to capture ordinary Americans at the turn of the 20th century in spontaneous moments of everyday life.

Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the Americ...

Nic Davis examines the rich history of the Gorge Amphitheatre, the internationally renowned concert venue that attracts millions of fans and the world's best musicians. Features interviews with Dave Matthews, John Oates, Steve Miller and others.

"The Gorge" has brought over 7 million fans, and t...

The legendary London record label Trojan Records played a leading role in the musical conquest of Great Britain by Jamaican music styles like Ska, Reggae, and Rocksteady.

The life and career of Iranian-born wrestler Khosrow Vaziri, better known as 'The Iron Sheik'.

The Sheik is a pop culture documentary that chronicles Khosrow Vaziri's electrifying career. From his upbringing in Iran, to his journey in America, to his unprecedented experiences as America's most h...

Visit the world of Nashville songwriters, whose melodies and lyrics reach millions of fans.

Go behind the performers to the creators of well-known songs and the city they call home. Featuring both up-and-comers and the greats who turned Nashville into a songwriting centre.

With over 50 masters:...

The story of singer-songwriter Colin Hay, the former front-man of the Australian rock band Men at Work. We follow Hay from his earliest days in Scotland, through his family's emigration to Australia, to the massive, worldwide success of his band, to the depths of addiction and failure, to a slow ...

A teenager spends his summer listening to heavy metal music and trying to get along with his librarian mum.

Days of the Bagnold Summer is a 2019 British coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Simon Bird (in his feature film directorial debut), starring Monica Dolan, Earl Cave, Rob Brydon, T...

A charismatic leader founds a commune in Los Angeles in the early '70s based on natural food, spiritual practices and psychedelic rock. This short-lived era is recreated with archival material and the memories of participants.

The Source Family is a 2012 feature documentary film directed by Jodi...

Fantastic Planet is a 1973 surrealist adult animated science fiction art film directed by René Laloux. It's an allegorical story about humans living on a strange planet dominated by giant humanoid aliens who consider them animals, based on the 1957 novel Oms en série by the French writer Stefan W...

Sound City is a 2013 American documentary film produced and directed by Dave Grohl, in his directorial debut, about the history of recording studio Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. Grohl was inspired to create the documentary after he purchased several items from the studio, including...

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is a 2019 documentary film about the history of sound design in cinema of the United States. It is directed by Midge Costin.

The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a 2014 documentary film directed by One9 and produced by One9, Erik Parke...

When a girl raised by wolves is found in the woods, she must learn to forge her own path as those around her try to exploit her for their own purposes.