20 movies like Mandela, My Dad and Me, ordered by similarity : Music for Mandela(2013), I Can Only Imagine(2018), Wheeler(2017), Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars(2017), Face of Unity(2014), Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits(2017), Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom(2013), Two Trains Runnin'(2016), Super Duper Alice Cooper(2014), Mali Blues(2016), Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony(2002), Heartworn Highways(1976) ...
Documentary, Biography
UK
2015
54 Minutes
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In 2013, Idris Elba produced and released "Idris Elba presents mi Mandela", an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom". The ... See full summary »
Documentary, Biography
Canada
2013
82 Minutes
Nelson Mandela Rob Allingham B.B. King Katherine Jenkins Estelle Emmanuel Jal
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"Music for Mandela" explores the role music played in the extraordinary life of one of the world's most important icons. From Nelson Mandela's imprisonment, to his release, to the present ... See full summary »
Biography, Drama, Music
USA
2018
110 Minutes
J. Michael Finley Madeline Carroll Dennis Quaid Trace Adkins Cloris Leachman Jason Burkey Mark Furze Randy McDowell Cole Marcus Alexander Dominguez Brody Rose
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The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.
Drama, Music
USA
2017
100 Minutes
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An aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music.
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
USA|Australia
2014
68 Minutes
Ray Charles Samuel L. Jackson Henry Kissinger Christopher Lee Michelle Obama
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Face Of Unity is the definitive Nelson Mandela documentary feature and first retrospective to be released since the president's death in late 2013. It includes a never before seen speech ... 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.
Biography, Drama, History
UK|South Africa|France
2013
146 Minutes
Idris Elba Naomie Harris Tony Kgoroge Riaad Moosa Jamie Bartlett Lindiwi Matshikiza Deon Lotz Terry Pheto
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A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
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
Canada
2014
86 Minutes
Sam Dunn Shep Gordon Bernie Taupin John Lydon Dee Snider
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Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into 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
South Africa|USA
2002
108 Minutes
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Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the South African struggle against apartheid.
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.
Musical, Romance, Documentary, Biography
UK|Jamaica
2011
90 Minutes
Gian Godoy
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Based on footage shot in the early seventies and lost for more than thirty years, NAACP IMAGE AWARD winner Esther Anderson takes us on a journey to Jamaica and into 56 HOPE ROAD, Kingston, ... See full summary »
Documentary
Canada
2016
86 Minutes
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An exploration of the seemingly mythological hold the saxophone has had on those who've played it, including Adolphe Sax, the man who invented it in 1840.
Biography, Documentary, Music
Canada|UK
2019
97 Minutes
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An in-depth look at the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2015
106 Minutes
Al Pacino Annette Bening Jennifer Garner Bobby Cannavale Christopher Plummer Josh Peck Melissa Benoist Giselle Eisenberg
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An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.
Documentary, Music
USA
2019
95 Minutes
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Meet David Crosby in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind.
Documentary
USA
1988
106 Minutes
John Lennon Yoko Ono Sean Lennon Julian Lennon
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A biography of the rock music star.
Biography, Music, Drama, History
Italy|Belgium
2017
94 Minutes
Trine Dyrholm Sàndor Funtek Anamaria Marinca Karina Fernandez Calvin Demba Gordon John Sinclair Thomas Trabacchi Francesco Colella
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The last year of singer Nico's life, as she tours and grapples with addiction and personal demons.
Documentary, Music
USA
2016
94 Minutes
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A look at the cinematic art of the film musical score, and the artists who create them.