Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation (1999)

Filmmaker Chuck Workman charts the achievements of Beat notables Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Neal Cassady.

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show (2020)

For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)

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.

I Want My MTV (2019)

A nostalgic look back at the birth of MTV, which began broadcasting in 1981 and went on to shape modern pop culture and change the world.

Bukowski: Born Into This (2003)

Documentary on Charles Bukowski, author of 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man', 'Love Is a Dog from Hell', and the autobiographical novels, 'Women', 'Hollywood', and 'Post Office'.

Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2004)

Be Here to Love Me - Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of musician Townes van Zandt.

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004)

Documentary on reported Conservative bias of the Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox News Channel (FNC), which promotes itself as "Fair and Balanced". Material includes interviews with former FNC employees and the inter-office memos they provided.

I Am Heath Ledger (2017)

Friends and family of the late actor Heath Ledger remember his life and career.

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)

A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2006)

A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.

Painters Painting (1972)

Filmmaker Emile de Antonio shows New York artists from 1940-70: Willem de Kooning, Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, Andy Warhol.

The Stranger Beside Me (2003)

Sting's wife Trudie Styler documents the turbulent bureaucracy both Sting and the filmmakers went through in order to complete The Emperor's New Groove (2000), a Disney film that underwent extensive storyline changes from start to finish.

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (2016)

Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.

Mr. Hoover & I (1990)

Women Art Revolution (2010)

Through intimate interviews, provocative art, and rare, historical film and video footage, this feature documentary reveals how art addressing political consequences of discrimination and violence, the Feminist Art Revolution radically transformed the art and culture of our times.

My Voyage to Italy (1999)

Martin Scorsese shows excerpts of 30 pre-1961 classic Italian films, explaining their historical significance and how each influenced his work.

Louie Bluie (1985)

This documentary focuses on William Howard Taft Armstrong, (better known as Louie Bluie), a Tennessee blues musician and folk artist known for his ability to play just about every stringed instrument known to man. He recounts the old days of the '30s and '40s, engaging in lively reminiscences with his friends and fellow musicians. When words are not enough, Louie pulls out his sketchpad and illustrates his thoughts with quickly executed drawings.

A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995)

This lauded documentary by revered director Martin Scorsese explores the history of American cinema by focusing on the work of a number of highly influential filmmakers. In addition to examining pioneering productions by D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau, Scorsese looks at a variety of other key directors, including Charlie Chaplin, John Ford, Vincente Minnelli and Orson Welles, while featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and other cinema luminaries.