Movies like Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

20 movies like Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King, ordered by similarity : Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars(2017), Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones(1990), The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story(2009), Bad Reputation(2018), The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town(2010), Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda(2017), Scott Walker: 30 Century Man(2006), Two Trains Runnin'(2016), Score: A Film Music Documentary(2016), Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.(2018), It Might Get Loud(2008), Stones in Exile(2010) ...

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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

From their underground days recording songs in their bedroom to their rise as one of rock music's most alternative bands, this documentary chronicles Jad and David Fair's formation of Half Japanese.

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.

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Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

A unique look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer and producer offers a collage of memories, sounds and intimate interviews with musical greats in a rousing showcase.

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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

In 1981, black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested for the murder of white Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner and was convicted of it in 1982. More than 25 years later, the ... See full summary »

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Bad Reputation

Documentary about rock star Joan Jett.

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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

Takes us into the studio with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for the recording of their fourth album.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.

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Two Trains Runnin'

In June of 1964, two groups of young men travel to Mississippi. Though neither group was aware of the other, each had come on the same errand: to find an old blues singer and coax him out of retirement.

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Score: A Film Music Documentary

A look at the cinematic art of the film musical score, and the artists who create them.

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Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, Stephen Loveridge creates an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician known as M.I.A.

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It Might Get Loud

A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.

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Stones in Exile

A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album "Exile on Main St."

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Inspirations

This latest documentary film by Michael Apted (7Up series, Gorillas in the Mist, Nell) explores the creative process through candid discussion with seven artists from diverse media. David ... See full summary »

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U2 Rattle and Hum

Filmmaker Phil Joanou shows the Irish rock band on tour, in Harlem, at Elvis Presley's mansion and in concert, mostly in black and white.

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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

A documentary about the inventor of the first electronic synthesiser instrument and his subsequent life after he was abducted by the KGB as well as a history of his instrument.

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Buena Vista Social Club

Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.

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Mali Blues

Mali's Music defines the country's cultural identity. Radical Islamists are threatening the musicians. Together with the stars of Malian Global Pop - Fatoumata Diawara, Bassekou Kouyaté ... See full summary »

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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

As the front man of the Clash from 1977, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before.

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Passion

A look at the musical roots and traditions of Naples, Italy, as well as its influence on the rest of the world.

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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant ... See full summary »

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