Set in the 1970s, Velvet Goldmine follows a journalist who dives into the rise and fall of a renowned glam rock musician, exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and scandal in the music industry. The story is told through flashbacks and interviews, revealing the impact of the musician's career and personal life on those around him.
In this rock opera film, a composer named Winslow Leach has his music stolen by record producer Swan. When Leach protests, Swan has him framed for drug dealing and sent to prison. In prison, Leach is tortured and disfigured. He escapes and seeks revenge on Swan by infiltrating his music venue, The Paradise. Along the way, Leach falls in love with a young singer named Phoenix. The film is a satire on the music industry and explores themes of greed, corruption, and the Faustian pact.
Jem is a TV show about a group of girls who lead double lives as a rock band. They use high-tech hologram technology to perform and compete against their rivals in the music industry. Along the way, they navigate personal rivalries, insecurities, and the challenges of maintaining their secret identities.
The Buddha of Suburbia follows the journey of a teenager named Karim as he navigates his way through his identity and sexuality in a suburban setting. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the show delves into themes of family relationships, drug use, and the clash of cultures. With elements of satire and comedy, it offers a unique perspective on suburban life.
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is a documentary/concert film that captures David Bowie's final performance as his iconic alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The film showcases Bowie's flamboyant stage presence and features live performances of his popular songs, including 'Starman' and 'Space Oddity'. Shot in a cinema-verite style, the film provides an intimate look into the world of glam rock in the 1970s.
Hedwig, a transgender rock musician from East Berlin, forms a rock band called The Angry Inch. As she tours the US, she reveals her life story, including her botched sex change operation and her relationship with a US soldier. The film explores themes of identity, sexuality, and self-acceptance.
Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains follows Corrine Burns, a teenager who starts a punk rock band with her friends, and their rise to overnight fame. As they navigate the music industry, they face betrayal, commercialization, and the challenges of being strong female characters in a male-dominated industry. The film tackles themes of rebellion, identity, and the price of success.
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is a documentary about the life and work of Michael "Mick" Ronson, the guitarist, songwriter, producer and arranger who, in the early part of his career, performed with David Bowie as one of the 'Spiders from Mars'.
Interviews from women involved in the 70's and 80's rock music industry. An examination of the people taking advantage of underage fans and calling for a "Me too" movement in the music world
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock is a biographical documentary that explores the life and career of a celebrity photographer. It delves into the glamour and excesses of the rock music scene in New York City during the 1970s, highlighting the subject's struggles with drug abuse and the journey towards recovery. The film also covers the artist's work in the field of photography, capturing iconic images for album covers and magazine spreads. Through interviews, reenactments, and personal anecdotes, the documentary provides an intimate portrait of the artist's life, while also touching on themes of art, inspiration, and self-discovery.
Classic Albums - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a documentary that delves into the creation of the legendary album. It explores the inspirations, challenges, and impact of Elton John's music, providing an in-depth look at the making of his iconic album.
By 1972, the seminal English glam-rock band T-Rex was at the height of what came to be known as "T-Rexstacy:" they had already scored three of their soon-to-be ten straight Top 10 hits. To celebrate their success, Bolan and T-Rex played two sold-out performances at London's Wembley Empire Pool, captured on film by none other than former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and released as the now-legendary concert film BORN TO BOOGIE. The only existing recording of a full T-Rex concert, BORN TO BOOGIE is centered around the dual live performances (with Ringo and Elton John guest starring on two tracks) and interspersed with an acoustic set filmed at John Lennon's mansion, goofy backstage footage of Bolan, and surreal sequences of nuns and dwarves inserted for visual effect.
In Blood Tracks, a heavy metal band travels to an isolated mountain cabin to shoot a music video, only to be terrorized by a family of psychopaths. As they fight for their lives, they uncover dark secrets and face gruesome violence, including cannibalism and brutal slayings. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, the band members must use their wits and survival instincts to escape the horrors of the cabin.
British hard rock band Def Leppard are celebrated in this compilation of 2 of their best-selling video releases. HISTORIA is a collection of all 17 music videos that the band put out from 1977 to 1988, including such hits as "Photograph," "Animal," and both the U.S. and U.K. versions of "Pour Some Sugar On Me." IN THE ROUND IN YOUR FACE is a live concert film which captures Joe Elliott and the boys in raucous performances of hits like "Hysteria" and "Bringin' on the Heartbreak."
New York Doll is a documentary that follows the life of Arthur Kane, the bassist of the punk rock band New York Dolls. The film depicts Kane's rise to fame, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual conversion to Mormonism. It portrays his journey from homelessness to joining a cult-like Mormon church and his subsequent reunion with his bandmates for a one-night concert in London. The documentary explores themes of redemption, faith, and the power of music.
Documentary profiling young Roxy Music fans. They talk about the band and the music, are seen out and about in Manchester, they prepare for a concert at the Opera House. Includes footage of a tribute band, who, due to a lack of musical instruments, use household appliances to make music.
Don your best platforms and sequinned hat and join Noddy, Jim, Dave and Don aka Slade for a trip down memory lane as we uncover some of Slade's finest appearances from the vaults of the BBC archive, introduced by none other than Noddy Holder himself.
A rock band called "The Clowns" comes under suspicion of murder when several prostitutes are killed by individuals made up like members of the band.