Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
Achim Bornhak's movie focuses on the restless life of Uschi Obermaier, the icon of the 1968 movement in Germany and groupie. At the age of 16, Uschi is bored by her job in a photo lab, but soon becomes the "it girl" of Munich's club scene. When she gets to know Rainer Langhans, they move to Berlin and live in "Kommune 1", the first politically-motivated commune in Germany. While the other occupants claim she isn't political enough, Uschi just wants to have fun, works as fashion model and leads international music stars in temptation.
A surreal concert movie that documents Cleopatrick’s historic headline performance at the Danforth Music Hall in December of 2021
A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations, Wayne frets that a record producer is putting the moves on his girlfriend, Cassandra, while Garth handles the advances of mega-babe Honey Hornée.
About sweeping love, rock & roll and getting rid of all that stale air of the fifties. You've got the good guys - that's Lulu and Jimi - and the bad guys: Lulu's mother Gertrud, her secret lover Schultz, the chauffeur, and a wicked old shrink, Von Oppeln, crouching in his gloomy office like a spider waiting to pounce on his prey Lulu. Light and darkness, bright garish colours, hot rock & roll and wild dance numbers mark this road movie about lovers fleeing from the evil powers of a deeply bigoted society. A drama about the relationship between a young black man and a rich German girl.
"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The Visual Album. This version has been edited into a full-length film.
Mike Figgis' enthralling documentary about the turbulent life and career of Ronnie Wood, legendary rock guitarist and long-time member of The Rolling Stones.
Led Zeppelin: The Untold Story reveals an often overlooked side of the saga. Using early performance footage, seldom seen interviews and previously unpublished photographs, as well as contributions from colleagues, friends, and associates who worked alongside the future members of Led Zeppelin, The Untold Story is finally made public.
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
1982 found Mink DeVille in the middle of the transition from their CBGB's New York punk origins to a more subtle, rootsier sound blending soul, R & B, Cajun and other influences. Led by Willy DeVille, whose unique style and inimitable gravelly voice always made them stand out from the crowd, Mink DeVille released their first album in 1977 and immediately had a huge hit with the track Spanish Stroll. By the time of this appearance at Montreux in 1982 they were touring in support of the fourth album Coup De Grace and the show features tracks from across their career to that point as well as a couple of unreleased gems including their cover of the Ben E. King classic Stand By Me.
Live@Home is the first web music program created to allow the world's best artists to come and play their songs in a beautiful house. These intimate performances are recorded without an audience, aiming to make artists feel at home. Once every three months, Live@Home moves to an exceptional location for other intimate performances. Jessie J is an English singer and songwriter. Her debut album, “Who You Are”, released in 2011 ; has sold 2.5 million copies worldwide. Citing various influences, she is recognised for an unconventional musical and performance style that mixes soul vocals with R&B, pop and hip-hop beats. “Alive”, her second album, released in September will make an undisputed mark on pop in 2013.
Singing teenagers rally to keep open their local nightclub.
Made for New Year's Eve program, "Two Hours of Quality Program" exceeded all expectations becoming more than just a small TV movie. Using black humor as its sharp weapon, it dealt with ongoing chaos in the country and the introduction of new values to the urban culture.
Ray Davies, the cornerstone of the Kinks, is one of his country’s greatest songwriters. Over four decades he has provided a feast for all comers, regardless of social station, from the simple urgency of ‘You Really Got Me’ to the detached melancholy of “Come Dancing’ . Our film takes a look at a career that has spanned 40 years – we talk to Ray about his work, life and inspirations, featuring his music from the hits of the early 60’s through to work on his new album and upcoming musical ‘Come Dancing’. The programme includes interviews with David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Paul Weller, Bob Geldof, Chris Difford, Clive Davis and journalists, who all show their respect and admiration for a man who is globally celebrated. Our film, illustrated with archive footage, specially shot performances and stills, will give an insight into the unique creative world of one of Britain’s most successful and influential songwriters and performers.
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
The triangle has always been a fairly underrated instrument. It never reached higher than second fiddle or more precise: It just reached triangle. Then came a hero we didn’t know we deserve. A hero that single-handedly revolutionised the whole music industry – nay the world! A man responsible for what the triangled metal stick is today: rock’n’roll. But rock’n’roll changes you. The rise and fall of a triangle soloist. The Rise and Fall of Richie Myles.
Live footage of Runrig's concerts at Loch Lomond, Edinburgh Castle, their Western Isles tour and throughout Europe in 1991. Songs include: Always The Winner - Solus Na Madainn / The Morning Light - Healer In Your Heart - Every River - Harvest Moon - Hearthammer - Abhainn An t-Sluaigh / The Crowded River - Headlights - Edge Of The World - Alba / Scotland - Instrumental - An Cuibhle Mòr / The Big Wheel - I'll Keep Coming Home - Tear Down These Walls - Pride Of The Summer - Flower Of The West - Loch Lomond - This Beautiful Pain
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Recorded live at Paradiso, 13 October 2003.