Most Similar Movies to Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)


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Teenage Superstars (2017), BB King: The Life of Riley (2014), Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend (2011), Everything: The Real Thing Story (2019), Loudquietloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006), Soul Power (2008), Echo in the Canyon (2018) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

Teenage Superstars (2017)

Teenage Superstars (2017)

7.6/10 Documentary, Music

A look at the bands from the alternative pop music scene in Glasgow from the mid 80's to early 90's.

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BB King: The Life of Riley (2014)

BB King: The Life of Riley (2014)

8.6/10 Documentary

The life and music of BB King.

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Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend (2011)

Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend (2011)

8.2/10 Musical, Romance, Documentary, Biography

Based on footage shot in the early seventies and lost for more than thirty years, NAACP IMAGE AWARD winner Esther Anderson takes us on a journey to Jamaica and into 56 HOPE ROAD, Kingston, to see and hear the young BOB MARLEY before he was famous. The film shows us the WAILERS' first rehearsal, when the idea of a Jamaican supergroup like the BEATLES or the STONES was ...Read all

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Everything: The Real Thing Story (2019)

Everything: The Real Thing Story (2019)

7.7/10 Documentary, Music

Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York.

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Loudquietloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006)

Loudquietloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006)

7.2/10 Documentary, Music

loudQUIETloud is the story of this unforseen plot twist. A deeply compelling portrait of four band members and their difficult, tense, and ultimately triumphant return.

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Soul Power (2008)

Soul Power (2008)

7.1/10 Documentary, Music

A filmed account of the Zaire 74 soul music festival, originally intended to be in concert with the famous Rumble in the Jungle bout in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974.

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Echo in the Canyon (2018)

Echo in the Canyon (2018)

6.9/10 Documentary, Music

A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.

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Lemmy (2010)

Lemmy (2010)

7.8/10 Documentary

A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.

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Make It Funky! (2005)

Make It Funky! (2005)

7.2/10 Documentary

MAKE IT FUNKY! tells the story of New Orleans through words, sound and picture in this extraordinary documentary featuring the best of New Orleans' musicians, plus special guests Ahmet Ertegun, Bonnie Raitt, and Keith Richards.

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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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Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)

6.8/10 Documentary

A documentary on the legendary singer-songwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced.

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Deep Blues (1991)

Deep Blues (1991)

9.5/10 Documentary

While some successful blues acts sell out arenas and tour around the world, many of the best blues artists remain relatively unknown, playing in small clubs or, in some cases, just in their own yards. Filmmaker Robert Mugge and music scholar Robert Palmer take an enthusiastic look at these lesser-known blues artists, showcasing incredible music from talented players who have never been signed to major labels and generally have not received the recognition they have deserved.

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Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)

8.3/10 Documentary, Music

Rising from the ashes of Nirvana, the Foo Fighters became a Grammy-winning sensation on their own. Sixteen years of the band's history comes to life in this documentary, from their demo tapes through the creation of their 2011 album, "Wasting Light."

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The Last Waltz (1978)

The Last Waltz (1978)

8.2/10 Documentary

A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.

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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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I Want My MTV (2019)

I Want My MTV (2019)

8.0/10 Documentary, Music

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.

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Monterey Pop (1969)

Monterey Pop (1969)

8.0/10 Documentary, Music

A film about the greatest pre-Woodstock rock music festival.

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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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