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Thriller 40

Thriller 40

Thriller 40
IMDb: 7.9
88

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring…

Sidney

Sidney

Sidney
IMDb: 7.8
112

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

Genre: Documentary
Herb Alpert Is…

Herb Alpert Is…

Herb Alpert Is…
IMDb: 7.7
113

From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education programs across the…

Ronnie’s

Ronnie’s

Ronnie’s
IMDb: 7.6
102

The story of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1
IMDb: 6.9
90

Unbanned explores the dynamic life of AJ1 from its unlikely origins to its role in disrupting NBA rules, birthing sneaker culture, and influencing a social and cultural revolution. This is…

Genre: Documentary
Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over

Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over

Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over
IMDb: 7.7
95

The story of the iconic singer’s fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.

Bee Gees: In Our Own Time

Bee Gees: In Our Own Time

Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
IMDb: 7.6
116

This documentary on the life and career of The Bee Gees mixes archival performance footage with intimate home movies to paint a portrait of the three brothers who became one…

Sidney

Sidney

Sidney
IMDb: N/A
106

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

Genre: Documentary
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
IMDb: 7.7
82

When Marvin Hamlisch passed away in August 2012 the worlds of music, theatre and cinema lost a talent the likes of which we may never see again. Seemingly destined for…

Genre: Documentary
Kareem: Minority of One

Kareem: Minority of One

Kareem: Minority of One
IMDb: 7.4
89

This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world…

Genre: Documentary
Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records

Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records

Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records
TMDb: 1
53 min

An in-depth look at A&M Records, a record label that helped foster the careers of some of the most well-known artists in the music industry. Started by Herb Alpert and…

Status: Returning Series
Genre: Documentary
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
IMDb: 7.4
116

A visionary, innovator, and originator who defied categorization and embodied the word cool—a foray into the life and career of musical and cultural icon Miles Davis.

Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
IMDb: 7.4
110

Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson’s early rise to fame.

Score: A Film Music Documentary

Score: A Film Music Documentary

Score: A Film Music Documentary
IMDb: 7.5
94

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing,…

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
IMDb: 7.3
83

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor – one of America’s most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

Genre: Documentary
The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather
IMDb: 7.4
118

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

Genre: Documentary
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
IMDb: 7.3
74

This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.

Genre: Documentary
Quincy

Quincy

Quincy
IMDb: 7.6
124

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story…

Genre: Documentary
The Jazz Baroness

The Jazz Baroness

The Jazz Baroness
IMDb: 7.5
82

The true story of a British heiress’s love for jazz genius Thelonious Monk.

Genre: Documentary
Survivor’s Guide to Prison

Survivor’s Guide to Prison

Survivor’s Guide to Prison
IMDb: 7.1
102

Today, you’re more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you – this…

Genre: Documentary
Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000
IMDb: 7.2
74

Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original ‘Fantasia’ restores ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ and adds seven new shorts.

Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp

Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp

Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
IMDb: 6.8
89

‘Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp’, examines the tumultuous life of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim (1918-1992) and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books….

Genre: Documentary
Paul Simon – Under African Skies (Graceland 25th Anniversary Film)

Paul Simon – Under African Skies (Graceland 25th Anniversary Film)

Paul Simon – Under African Skies (Graceland 25th Anniversary Film)
IMDb: 7.8
102

Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of…