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Best of 2023: TV Shows, Movies, & Music
Black History Month 2024
HPL Black History Month - Film Directors
Black History Month 2024
HPL Black History Month - Film Directors
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"[It] tells the story of the Black queer origins of rock n' roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator -- the originator -- Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archival footage, performances, and interviews, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions"--Container.
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A brand new portrait of the late Grammy Award-winning musician, Harry Nilsson, who the Beatles once proclaimed as their favorite artist. This gripping retrospective traces Nilsson's rise and his turbulent life as seen by many friends, including Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Brian Wilson, Randy Newman, Richard Perry, Robin Williams, and more.
4) Jimi Hendrix
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JIMI HENDRIX became a superstar rock 'n' roller, smashed the color barrier and shocked the nation ... all before his 27th birthday. This riveting film tells the story of the short but spectacular life of one of the greatest rockers ever born.
5) Moby doc
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It is a surrealist biographical documentary narrated by Moby as he reflects on his turbulent personal life and iconic music from underground punk bands to chart-topping solo artists, and from struggling addicts to vegan activists. Featuring interviews with David Lynch, David Bowie, and Shepard Fairey along with extraordinary concert footage, utilizing a unique blend of re-enactments, interviews, and archival footage, audiences will be treated to an...
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The world's greatest drummers reflect on the art of drumming and how it has shaped their lives. Features interviews with Ringo Starr from The Beatles, Taylor Hawkins from Foo Fighters, Stewart Copeland from The Police, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann from Grateful Dead, Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
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The story of John Lennon's evolution from beloved Beatle to an outspoken artist and activist to iconic inspiration for peace, and how, in the midst of one of the most tumultuous times in American history, Lennon stood his ground, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.
11) Hired gun
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A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well established and famous bands and artists like Metallica, KISS, and Billy Joel. These hired guns may not be household names, but are still masters of their craft.
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This stunning, award-winning film takes viewers behind the scenes to explore the myths, honor the legends, and reveal the incredible stories and never-before-seen photographs of rock giants like Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Davies, Frank Zappa, Patti Smith, and many, many others. It reveals anecdotes and unpublished photos from the world's most influential music publication, Melody Maker magazine.
17) Immediate family
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A backstage tour of rock history, Immediate Family explores the iconic work of four session musicians who helped created the sounds - and the hits - of the singer-songwriter era. Including legendary needle drops and commentary from superstars like Carole King, James Taylor, and Keith Richards, "Immediate Family" is the new film from the director of The Wrecking Crew.
19) This is GWAR
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The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years.
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