Most Similar Movies to Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened (2016)
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ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2005), Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019), Six by Sondheim (2013), Broadway: The Golden Age (2004), Every Little Step (2008), This So-Called Disaster (2003), The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) ... Let's take a look at the following list...
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2005)
Filmmaker Dori Berinstein charts the creation of four Broadway shows during the 2003-2004 season: "Wicked," "Taboo," "Avenue Q" and "Caroline, or Change."
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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019)
The origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when "tradition" was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving.
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Six by Sondheim (2013)
Filmmaker James Lapine examines the life and career of Stephen Sondheim, Broadway composer and lyricist.
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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.
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Every Little Step (2008)
Follows the plight of real-life dancers as they struggle through auditions for the Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line". Also investigates the history of the show and the creative minds behind the original and current incarnations.
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This So-Called Disaster (2003)
In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Almereyda chronicles the San Francisco production of "The Late Henry Moss," a play written and directed by noted scribe Sam Shepard. The film explores Shepard's artistic inspirations as well as his working relationships with the play's cast, which includes stars such as Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, Cheech Marin and Nick Nolte. Much of the film is devoted to a detailed examination of the work that goes into readying a play for opening night.
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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.
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McKellen: Playing the Part (2017)
Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen.
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Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965)
This film is a documentary about the filming of one of Buster Keaton's movies: The Railrodder (1965).
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Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)
A feature documentary on the life and work of filmmaker, Richard Linklater. Produced and Directed by Louis Black (founder of SXSW Festivals and the Austin Chronicle) and Karen Bernstein (Emmy and Grammy Award winning documentary filmmaker), this is an unusual look at a fiercely independent style of filmmaking that arose from Austin, Texas in the 1980s/ early 90's and ...Read all
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Becoming Mike Nichols (2016)
Filmmaker Mike Nichols sits down with theater director Jack O'Brien to discuss his personal life and professional work.
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Wild Man Blues (1997)
Academy Award-winner Barbara Kopple directs this documentary portrait of Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Woody Allen, seen traveling with friends and fellow musicians during their New Orleans jazz band's 1996 European tour. Allen's relationship with his wife Soon-Yi Previn is captured on film here for the first time, and others on the European jaunt include Alle...Read all
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We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (2020)
Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton's improvisation hip-hop group, Freestyle Love Supreme and their reunion performances in New York City in 2019.
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The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)
Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of legendary director and actor Orson Welles to reveal a portrait of the artist as he's never been seen before.
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That's Entertainment! (1974)
Fred Astaire, Liza Minnelli, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney, James Stewart, Bing Crosby and Peter Lawford show clips from 1928-58 MGM musicals.
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Something's Gonna Live (2009)
Despite the criticisms leveled against it, the old Hollywood studio system produced many classic films and nurtured the careers of some of moviedom's top artists. Documentarian Daniel Raim turns the camera on several men who spent a lifetime behind it, among them production designer Robert Boyle, cinematographer Haskell Wexler and illustrator Harold Michelson. The group reminisce about their careers and the many well-known and celebrated movies they worked on.
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Ballet 422 (2014)
From first rehearsal to world premiere, Ballet 422 takes us backstage at New York City Ballet as emerging choreographer Justin Peck crafts a new work.
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Take a stroll down "Sesame Street" and witness the birth of the most impactful children's series in TV history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed our world.
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