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1) Whitney
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Whitney Houston is a musical icon, known for such hit songs as "How Will I Know," "I Will Always Love You" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)." Her debut album, "Whitney Houston," set industry records as the best-selling debut album for a female singer. The documentary follows her life and career, culminating in her untimely death at the age of 48. Her friends and family describe their relationship with the singer and her private struggles....
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Traces Bob Dylan's journey from his roots in Minnesota, to his early days in Greenwich Village, to his tumultuous ascent to pop stardom in 1966. Joan Baez, Allan Ginzberg and others share their thoughts and feelings about the young singer who would change popular music forever. Contains never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews, and rare concert performances.
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Linda Ronstadt has been an icon for more than 50 years. Her extraordinary vocal range and ambition created unforgettable songs across rock, pop, country, folk ballads, American standards, classic Mexican music, and soul. As the most popular female recording artist of the 1970s, Ronstadt filled huge arenas as no one had ever done and produced an astounding eleven platinum albums. Ronstadt was the first artist to top the Pop, Country, and R&B charts...
Publisher
MVD Visual
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Director John Scheinfeld paints a detailed and revelatory portrait of an extraordinary artist featuring over fifty Nilsson recordings, as well as rare or never-before-seen film clips, home movies, photos from the Nilsson family album and interviews with those who knew him well.
Publisher
Greenwich Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses Karen₂s dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and her hauntingly beautiful voice.
Publisher
SOFA Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Three documentary films on two DVDs exploring the rise, music, personality and presence of the man to be crowned The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Center Stage captures Elvis Presley's undeniable physical appeal and unrivaled artistic brilliance.The Man And The Music offers glimpses into Presley's private life and the difficult realities of his unprecedentedfame. From The Waist Up, narrated by U2's Bono, follows Presley's remarkable trajectory to stardom....
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Bing Crosby was one of the most popular and influential multi-media stars of the first half of the twentieth century, pulling audiences in with his intimate, laid-back voice and innate charm. Narrated by Stanley Tucci and directed by Robert Trachtenberg, this film explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a personality far more complex than the image the public had only thought they'd known.
12) Tina
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of Tina Turner, featuring her personal reflections, archival interviews, and contributions from others.
13) Sheryl
Publisher
Showtime
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A documentary portrait of the singular storyteller who's lived it all and seen it all but never told it all, until now. From humble beginnings to sold out world tours Sheryl Crow's life has been nothing short of extraordinary. Whether battling sexism in the music industry, mourning ill-fated romances or surviving a well-publicized battle with breast cancer, Crow has always found a way to turn even her darkest experiences into captivating, timeless...
14) Billie
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Documentary on the famed jazz singer Billie Holiday, and her would-be biographer.
15) Lady you shot me
Publisher
Vision Films
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Sam Cooke, the most influential black pop star of his time, was shot dead at the young age of 33 in a seedy motel in South Los Angeles at the height of his music career. Uncover the mystery surrounding the death of The King of Soul, civil rights activist, and writer of such songs as "(What a) Wonderful World," "Twistin' the Night Away," and "Chain Gang" and who contributed to the rise of the world's best-known soul icons.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Follows the life and times of Frank Sinatra, one of the most popular and acclaimed singer/actors of the 20th century. Begins with his childhood in Hoboken, New Jersey and follows Sinatra's rise to the top in the '40s. Continues through the dark days of the early '50s and his triumphant re-emergence in the mid-'50s. Goes on to show his status as pop culture icon in the '60s, '70s and '80s. In between, highlights all the main events of Frank's life,...
Publisher
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Sinatra: all or nothing at all is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra's life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra's famous 1971 'Retirement' Concert in Los Angeles. The film's narrative is shaped by Sinatra's song choices...
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