Movies and TvShows featuring "folk-singer" theme.
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
Garfunkel and Oates follows the lives of the two titular women as they navigate their way through the comedy and music scenes of Los Angeles. With dreams of making it big, they rely on their friendship and their comedic talents to find success and happiness.
Inside Llewyn Davis follows a week in the life of a young singer named Llewyn Davis as he tries to make a name for himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Despite his talent, Llewyn faces numerous obstacles including financial struggles, homelessness, and personal relationships that add to his despair. As he faces rejection and searches for his identity in the midst of a changing music landscape, Llewyn's journey highlights the harsh reality of pursuing a career in the music industry.
This is a true story about the relationship between a mother and her daughter, and their struggle to make it to the top in the music world. It is about hopes and dreams... about relationships and about growing up.
Annie starts a romantic correspondence with a rockstar, while dealing with her long-term relationship with his obsessed fan boyfriend.
Penelope, a woman desperate to reconcile with her husband, gets caught up in a series of comedic and criminal misadventures. From swimming pool mishaps to bank robberies, Penelope's journey is filled with chaos and hilarity.
A young widow named Hannah, living in a small town in Maine, forms a complicated relationship with a musician named Andrew. As Hannah tries to move on from her late husband's death and write a biography about him, she finds herself navigating the challenges of love, loss, and self-discovery.
In Wonderful World, a pessimistic man named Ben Singer finds his life turned upside down when he befriends a Senegalese co-worker and develops a newfound passion for playing guitar. As he navigates his complicated relationships, including with his estranged daughter, Ben learns the power of hope and the importance of connecting with others.
Taal is a story of love, music, and dance. It revolves around a love triangle between a folk singer, a wealthy businessman's daughter, and an aspiring artist. The film explores the conflicts arising from class differences and unrequited love. It features stunning dance performances and catchy musical numbers.
Star-studded show recorded at the Big Sur Folk Festival, Big Sur, California, September 13th and 14th, 1969. Joan Baez, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joni Mitchell, John Sebastian, and others. This film captures a remarkable moment in folk, rock, and pop history - the famous folk festival that brought traditional acts like Dorothy Morrison & The Combs Sisters and Carol Ann Cisneros together with the psychedelic rockers of the day who were most deeply rooted in the folk revival. Older songs like ‘Oh Happy Day,’ ‘Rise And Shine,’ ‘All God’s Children,’ and ‘Swing Down, Sweet Chariot’ meet Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock,’ Joan Baez’s ‘Sweet Sir Galahad,’ ‘Bob Dylan’s ‘I Shall Be Released,’ CSNY’s ‘Down By The River,’ and many more of the now-classic songs of what was then called the ‘new rock.’ The scene is notably intimate and - aside from one fan’s dustup with Stephen Stills - mellow, with many rare, close-up moments with the stars.
Enjoy the edgy escapades of a musical comedy duo in this HBO Original comedy series.
Factory Girl tells the story of Edie Sedgwick, a young socialite and model who becomes a muse for artist Andy Warhol and his famous Factory. As she rises to fame in the vibrant New York City art scene of the 1960s, Edie's life becomes a whirlwind of parties, drugs, and relationships. However, her rapid descent into addiction and the manipulation and exploitation she faces within the Factory ultimately lead to her tragic downfall.
Tea and Sympathy is a 1956 drama film set in a boys' preparatory school in Massachusetts. It tells the story of a high school student who faces homophobia and his own sexual awakening. The film explores themes of conformity, masculinity, and coming of age. The plot focuses on the relationship between the student and an older woman who tries to act more masculine to fit in with her domineering father. The film is based on a play and features dance lessons, mountain climbing, tennis, and gardening.
A group of people embark on a journey of love, chasing happiness and popularity, while facing obstacles such as an attempted kidnapping and police persecution. Along the way, they encounter a famous pop star and experience the beauty of the Yugoslavian countryside.
Yellow Earth tells the story of a young peasant girl, Cuiqiao, who is sent by her father to collect folk songs in a war-torn rural area of Shaanxi Province. Captured by the local communist forces, her first contact with communism comes in the form of a communist soldier. The soldier quickly discovers that Cuiqiao knows nothing about the Revolution. He resolves to teach her by taking her to nearby Yan'an, the most sacred city of the Revolution.
A roaming hillbilly, on a quest to defy the Devil, encounters several supernatural characters and does battle with his silver-stringed guitar.
A classic concert by Gordon Lightfoot from 1972, accompanied by Red Shea and Richard Haynes. They perform songs including Summer Side of Life, Saturday Clothes, That's What You Get For Loving Me, Affair on 8th Avenue, If I Could Read Your Mind, Steel Rail Blues, Ten Degrees and Getting Colder, Early Morning Rain, Me and Bobby McGee, Minstrel of the Dawn and Canadian Pacific Trilogy.
In 'Bob Roberts', a folk singer named Bob Roberts runs for Senate, but as his campaign progresses, an investigative reporter uncovers a government conspiracy involving CIA drug trafficking and the Iran-Contra scandal.
In a future world controlled by a media mogul, a young couple gets caught up in a dystopian society where they are brainwashed and manipulated. They must navigate the world of the music industry, drugs, and totalitarianism to find freedom.
A Mighty Wind is a satirical mockumentary comedy about a reunion concert of folk musicians. The film follows the preparations for the concert, the personal lives of the musicians, and the challenges they face in their careers. With catchy songs and satirical humor, A Mighty Wind explores the world of folk music and the eccentricities of its performers.