Highest-Rated Movies about 'Influence'

The Hidden Fortress (1958), Mike Wallace Is Here (2019), James Dean (2001), Return of the Dragon (1972), How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005), Arthur Miller: Writer (2017), Baadasssss! (2003), Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story (2017) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Influence movies.

#2. Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

Storyline: For over half a century, "60 Minutes" fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today's precarious tipping point.

Plot Keywords: documentary, journalism, interview, media, television, investigation, biography ...

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#5. How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)

Storyline: Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.

Plot Keywords: documentary, biography, musician, independent film, filmmaking, avant-garde, social commentary ...

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#7. Baadasssss! (2003)

Storyline: Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.

Plot Keywords: biography, drama, history, independent film, cultural, social, art ...

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#9. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Storyline: A documentary about the Canadian rock band Rush relates the group's 40-year history and examines its continuing popularity. Using extensive archival footage, it follows the resilient rockers, lead guitarist Alex Lifeson and singer/bassist Geddy Lee, from when they started the band in the late 1960s through to the present. A diverse group of interviewees, such as musician Billy Corgan, actor Jack Black and "South Park" creator Matt Stone, shares what makes the band so special.

Plot Keywords: documentary, music, rock, band, biography, concert, performance ...

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#11. No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)

Storyline: Filmmaker Martin Scorsese traces Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star. Live concert footage and press conferences from the 1960s and a new interview with Dylan are used to draw a portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter.

Plot Keywords: music documentary, biography, usa, rock, 1960s, musician, interviews ...

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#13. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)

Storyline: This documentary traces Rodney Bingenheimer's journey from a hard-luck childhood to a successful career as a disc jockey. Involved in the Los Angeles rock 'n' roll scene since the 1960s, the omnipresent Bingenheimer has seen his fair share of both triumphs and hardships during his time as a musical taste-maker. Featuring interviews with rock legends like David Bowie, Brian Wilson and Beck all chiming in on Bingenheimer, the film also underlines the consequences of romanticizing fame.

Plot Keywords: documentary, biography, music, hollywood, fame, celebrity culture, los angeles ...

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