Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017)

The story of singer Joe Cocker is told through archive footage and interviews for close associates.

I Called Him Morgan (2016)

An exploration of the relationship between jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who was implicated in his murder in 1972.

Passion (2010)

A look at the musical roots and traditions of Naples, Italy, as well as its influence on the rest of the world.

Two Trains Runnin' (2016)

In June of 1964, two groups of young men travel to Mississippi. Though neither group was aware of the other, each had come on the same errand: to find an old blues singer and coax him out of retirement.

The Five Pennies (1959)

Danny Kaye cuts loose with his trademark musical clowning. Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong plays his horn and croons in that famed gargling-granite voice. Big Band icons Bob Crosby, Ray Anthony and Shelly Manne join the fun.

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015)

Storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher Lillian Michelson, were once considered the heart of Hollywood.

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)

The Sherman Brothers compose a slew of award-winning hits for Disney, including songs for "Mary Poppins" and "The Jungle Book," but their personal relationship strikes a sour note.

Broadway: The Golden Age (2004)

Filmmaker Rick McKay directs this oral history about the golden age of live theater in New York City during the 1940s and '50s. The film includes interviews with the actors, singers, dancers, authors, directors and producers of some of Broadway's greatest shows, as well as reminiscences from younger actors inspired by the greats of this era. Over 100 interviews are included, from stars such as Bea Arthur, Angela Lansbury, Charles Nelson Reilly and Elaine Stritch.

The Barrel of a Gun (2010)

In 1981, black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested for the murder of white Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner and was convicted of it in 1982. More than 25 years later, the case continues to spark controversy around the world, inspiring documentaries, books and intense debate. as the world's most celebrated death row inmate keeps his silence on his versio...Read all

Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959)

The highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.

A Great Day in Harlem (1994)

The documentary compiles interviews of all the top jazz musicians in NYC in the year 1958, for a piece in Esquire magazine.

The Nomi Song (2004)

Having failed to break into professional opera in his native Germany (where, as an usher in West Berlin's Deutsche Oper, he would serenade the staff after the 'real' performances were over) the diminutive Klaus Nomi headed for NYC in 1972. The vibrant New Wave/avant-garde gestalt of the mid/late '70's East Village proved to be fertile ground for the development of his...Read all

Bad Reputation (2018)

Documentary about rock star Joan Jett.

Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)

What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King. His wide-ranging work has appeared ...Read all

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love (1977)

Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits (2017)

The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.

Studio 54: The Documentary (2018)

The story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019)

An in-depth look at the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.