A unique, moving documentary about concert pianist Paul Barton. On Thailand's River Kwai, he plays works by great composers for blind, injured, and orphaned elephants at a sanctuary. The film reveals the secret, profound love these endangered animals have for music, with amazing, touching results.

With a Sony deal imminent, Scottish duo Silibil n’ Brains posed as Californian rappers to escape being branded “the rapping Proclaimers.” Their scam brought dream highs and crushing lows. This film tells their unbelievable story through confessions, victim interviews, and vivid reconstructions.

Nick Broomfield's documentary investigates the unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. It explores the theory that the LAPD deliberately fumbled the case, with ex-cop Russell Poole providing evidence of police corruption. The film alleges a cover-up to conceal connections betwee...

Mixing never-before-seen 1973/74 tour footage from Vegas, Kansas, Bloomington, and Philadelphia with fan interviews, this documentary captures what many consider Elvis Presley's greatest on-stage performances.

In Jakarta, young punks escape authority for freedom, their stigmatizing tattoos a permanent break with society. "A Punk Daydream" intertwines documentary and fairy-tale as Eka and his friends navigate a future marred by corruption and pollution. They feel a kinship with the Dayak people, another...

Before they were Beatles, how did they form? This documentary reveals their early years, name change, and Pete Best's departure. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with the band and their first manager. Trace the Fab Four's intriguing origins.

Filmmaker Sally Steele reunites the legendary Burnette family, "Raised On Rock." Her mission: heal the rift that tore them apart. Traveling the U.S., she uncovers the amazing history of Johnny & Dorsey Burnette's Rock and Roll Trio, who influenced Elvis & The Beatles. The goal? A dramatic final p...

Ampire is a fun 90-minute documentary exploring the evolution of the guitar amp. Featuring laughs, secrets, and artists from RUSH, The Doors, and REM to Aerosmith, Chris Cornell, and Joe Bonamassa, it reveals the amp's ever-changing voice.

For years, blind musician Peter has lived in Plan, an isolated Pyrenean village. Far from urban support, he survives through his rock music. Yet, despite recording a new album, the crushing daily routine and haunting memories wear him down. The seasons feel endless, the sheep bells grow incessant...

From Japan, a love for Swiss culture and the alphorn! The Tamagawa Alphorn Club is traveling to the International Alphorn Festival in Nendaz. Since the 1980s, the instrument's popularity has surged, especially among retirees. Founder Shigetoshi Nakagawa, a forest expert, was a pioneer, teaching m...

Michael Douglas lives an ordinary life with his wife, Sharon. But in secret, he's Plymouth’s most flamboyant Neil Diamond impersonator, thrilling local pub audiences as his flamboyant alter-ego.

China’s top drama academy stages “Fame” as a Broadway collaboration and senior showcase. Over eight months, five single-child generation students grapple with parental pressure, corruption, and personal anxiety. Through the musical, they confront social realities and forge their own paths to succ...

“The Middle Way” traces Jam Alker's childhood trauma and his adult pursuit of false idols—money, fame, women—to escape. This led to heroin, his ultimate painkiller. Through raw interviews, the film details his surrender to addiction and the root trauma. Alker’s redemption was catalyzed by music, ...

My Blood Is Red follows Werá, an indigenous rapper using his music to confront the state-condoned violence against his people in Brazil. Fueled by anger and sadness, his journey is guided by two icons: Criolo, the godfather of Brazilian hip-hop, and Sonia Guajajara, a renowned indigenous leader. ...

We follow Jones' life journey as he came up playing on the streets of the Saint Bernard Projects, quickly establishing himself as one of NOLA's most sought after trumpeters, founding the legendary Fairview Baptist Brass and Hurricane Brass Band, which lead to the revival of the brass band scene i...

Gospel icon Marion Williams' charismatic sound and unique “whaling” vocal technique brought her international fame. Her powerful voice propelled the Ward Singers to stardom in 1948 and directly inspired rock pioneer Little Richard's signature wail.

Paulie White, once a charismatic MC, now homeless in Slough. Alcoholism and violence have isolated him. Drink transforms him from charming Paulie White into the dangerous "Paulie F**king White," a stark snapshot of life sleeping rough.

Argentinian songwriter Tomi Lebrero stars in an eccentric road movie across the pampas. Eschewing clichés, he travels with two mares and a colt, meeting wild characters. This modern minstrel narrates his journey through songs that paint the landscapes and the beautiful, complex simplicity of its ...

Blind from birth, Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii ("Nobu") is a global symbol of hope. His miraculous story demonstrates music's power to inspire anyone facing disabilities or life's hurdles. As a musical ambassador performing worldwide, he spreads a powerful message of resilience.

Gordon Getty, son of the world's richest man, J. Paul Getty, chose music over oil. Despite a legacy of scandal, he forged his own path. This documentary reveals the complex octogenarian composer at an intensely productive time, following the creation of operas like Usher House and other works acr...

Filmed over seven years, this documentary follows conductor Roderick Cox's improbable quest to succeed in the highly competitive, traditionally white-dominated field of orchestral conducting. It chronicles his resilience and talent as he challenges systemic barriers, striving to make his mark and...