This is a BBC 4 documentary about the legendary singer Johnny Cash. It portrays, retrospectively, his life and work. The major contributors to this film are his long-time manager, Lou Robin, his children John Carter and Rosanne Cash, musicians Cowboy Jack Clement, Merle Haggard, Little Richard, Kris Kristofferson and Elvis Costello. Cash gained his country music superstar … Read more
When you think of solo artists, you rarely think of John Clayton Mayer. But he is definitely one of the most influential artists of his generation. The “Someday I’ll Fly” documentary chronicles his musical evolution, going from acoustic rock to blues. The documentary features rare demos, live performances, and interviews, told entirely from his own … Read more
Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. On August 16, 1977, he was discovered dead in his Graceland mansion at the age of 42, found motionless on a bathroom floor by … Read more
Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, he goes by the name Eminem. The American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, remains one of the more controversial artists of his time. When he broke out, he was one of the rare white rappers that could produce hits topping the charts. He is among the best-selling music artist of … Read more
Born as Zenzile Miriam Makeba, but known as Mama Africa, Makeba was a South African singer and actor that was among the first African musicians to receive worldwide recognition. Mama Africa was a United Nations goodwill ambassador, as well as civil rights activists. She used her popularity to impact people in a good way. Her … Read more
George Michael, one of the biggest pop stars of our time lost his life at age of 53. Michael was one of the first superstars, and among the first public figures to publicly come out as homosexual. He was pioneer not only in music, but in LGBT movement as well. In that regard, we take … Read more
“This is a music documentary looking at some of Ireland’s DIY bands and culture over the last twenty years or so. It is a Dublin Community Television production and was made by the Community Of Independents collective that works with the channel. Featuring live footage and audio of various Irish artists as well as insightful interviews with some of the … Read more
Jean Marie is a young white man who wants to put smiles on people’s face. To be more precise, he wants to make children smile. For that matter, he went to rural China, where he performs for young children who just needs someone to put a smile on their face. The children really enjoy the … Read more
American humorist Dave Barry said it best: “Eventually everybody has to die, except Elvis”. In many ways in both culture and the law, Elvis Presley never really died. Today, after more than 35 years since Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, the “King of Rock and Roll” lives on to profit, both for the owners of … Read more
Demi Lovato is quite a successful singer. She has released six studio albums. And when she released her last one, she followed it up with a documentary about her path to success. The “Simply complicated” documentary follows her pursuit to overcome her demons, and shows exactly how painful that journey is. The most used word … Read more