20 movies like Passion, ordered by similarity : Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul(2017), Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars(2017), Bad Reputation(2018), Two Trains Runnin'(2016), Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul(2005), Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits(2017), Make It Funky!(2005), United Nation: Three Decades of Drum & Bass(2020), Heartworn Highways(1976), The Nomi Song(2004), Buena Vista Social Club(1999), Echo in the Canyon(2018) ...
Documentary
Italy|USA|Germany
2010
90 Minutes
Max Casella Lina Sastri Peppe Servillo Fiorello
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A look at the musical roots and traditions of Naples, Italy, as well as its influence on the rest of the world.
Documentary
UK
2017
90 Minutes
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The story of singer Joe Cocker is told through archive footage and interviews for close associates.
Documentary, Music
UK
2017
135 Minutes
Duane Allman Ginger Baker Chuck Berry Pattie Boyd Jack Bruce Tom Dowd Bob Dylan Ahmet Ertegun
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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.
Documentary, Music
USA
2018
95 Minutes
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Documentary about rock star Joan Jett.
Documentary
2016
80 Minutes
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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.
Documentary
Germany|Turkey
2005
90 Minutes
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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 »
Documentary, Music
2017
86 Minutes
Tessa Pollitt Viv Albertine Gina Birch Palmolive Don Letts Dennis Bovell
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The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.
Documentary
USA
2005
110 Minutes
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MAKE IT FUNKY! tells the story of New Orleans through words, sound and picture in this extraordinary documentary featuring the best of New Orleans' musicians, plus special guests Ahmet Ertegun, Bonnie Raitt, and Keith Richards.
Documentary, Music
UK
2020
92 Minutes
Terry Stone Adam Saint Adam F. Jeremy Bailey Andy C DJ Fresh
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EDM was born out of the Drum and Bass movement, which began in the early 1990's. The scene and its many style permutations have survived and thrived, and heavily influences Grime and the modern EDM arena.
Documentary
USA
1976
92 Minutes
Rodney Crowell Steve Earle
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The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country.
Documentary
Germany
2004
99 Minutes
Klaus Nomi
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Having failed to break into professional opera in his native Germany (where, as an usher in West Berlin's Deutsche Oper, he would serenade the staff after the 'real' performances were over)... See full summary »
Documentary, Music
Germany|USA|UK|France|Cuba
1999
101 Minutes
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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.
Documentary, Music
USA
2018
82 Minutes
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A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
Documentary
USA
2009
101 Minutes
Jeff Sherman Richard M. Sherman Robert B. Sherman Julie Andrews Jim Dale Roy Edward Disney Micky Dolenz
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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 »
Documentary, Music
Germany|Mali
2016
93 Minutes
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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 »
Documentary, Music
2018
90 Minutes
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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.
Biography, Documentary, Music
UK
2006
96 Minutes
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A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
Documentary, Music
UK
2019
135 Minutes
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A look at Roger Waters' 2017-2018 concert tour.
Documentary
UK
2014
90 Minutes
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Britpop band Pulp found fame on the world stage in the mid-1990s with anthems including "Common People" and "Disco 2000". Twenty five years and 10 million album sales later, they return to their hometown for their last UK concert.
Documentary
USA
2016
87 Minutes
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What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous... See full summary »
Documentary
UK|Canada
2009
112 Minutes
Sam Dunn
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A chronological account of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden's 2008 world tour through India, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico and South America in a jet piloted by the band's front man, Bruce Dickinson. Features interviews with the musicians, their road crew and fans.