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Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007), Bad Reputation (2018), Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits (2017), Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010), It Might Get Loud (2008), I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002), Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)

Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)

8.0/10 Documentary, Music

This epic documentary reveals the legendary rock band The Who in unrivaled detail. Spanning four decades of their explosive and innovative rock music, the film includes rare and never-before-seen concert and archive footage from the group's humble beginnings to their meteoric rise to world stardom. This in-depth narrative offers extensive interviews with each member of the band as well as testimonials from other rock music icons about the influence of The Who on their own music and careers.

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Bad Reputation (2018)

Bad Reputation (2018)

7.3/10 Documentary, Music

Documentary about rock star Joan Jett.

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

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

7.2/10 Documentary, Music

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

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Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

9.0/10 Biography, Documentary, Music

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.

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It Might Get Loud (2008)

It Might Get Loud (2008)

7.6/10 Documentary, Music

A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.

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I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002)

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002)

7.5/10 Documentary

First-time filmmaker and award-winning photographer Sam Jones documents the recording of Wilco's album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)

7.4/10 Documentary, Music

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.

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Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)

Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)

7.3/10 Documentary

Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the hearts of parents as Alice Cooper, the ultimate rock star of the bizarre. From the advent of Alice as front man for a group of Phoenix freaks in the 60s to the hazy decadence of cel...Read all

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Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017)

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017)

7.2/10 Documentary

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

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Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971)

Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971)

6.0/10 Documentary

Concert footage and backstage highlights are included in this filmed chronicle of Cocker's 1970 American tour.

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Kill Your Idols (2004)

Kill Your Idols (2004)

3.8/10 Documentary

Filmmaker S.A. Crary examines New York's No Wave music scene of the 1980s and today, featuring performance footage and interviews with Lydia Lunch, Sonic Youth and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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Six by Sondheim (2013)

Six by Sondheim (2013)

10.0/10 Documentary

Filmmaker James Lapine examines the life and career of Stephen Sondheim, Broadway composer and lyricist.

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U2 3D (2007)

U2 3D (2007)

8.3/10 Documentary

A 3-D presentation of U2's global "Vertigo" tour. Shot at seven different shows, this production employs the greatest number of 3-D cameras ever used for a single project.

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United Nation: Three Decades of Drum & Bass (2020)

United Nation: Three Decades of Drum & Bass (2020)

8.1/10 Documentary, Music

EDM was born out of the Drum and Bass movement, which began in the early 1990's. The scene and its many style permutations have survived and thrived, and heavily influences Grime and the modern EDM arena.

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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005)

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005)

7.9/10 Documentary

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music plus rock and hip-hop.

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Lightning in a Bottle (2004)

Lightning in a Bottle (2004)

7.7/10 Documentary

Antoine Fuqua's documentary on the blues, shot at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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The Devil's Horn (2016)

The Devil's Horn (2016)

6.3/10 Documentary

An exploration of the seemingly mythological hold the saxophone has had on those who've played it, including Adolphe Sax, the man who invented it in 1840.

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Wheeler (2017)

Wheeler (2017)

5.9/10 Drama, Music

An aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music.

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