In December 1989 Nelson Mandela's lawyer and Tony Hollingsworth of Tribute met to start planning an international broadcast event to mark Nelson's impending release. All plans had to be both secret and adaptable as the date of the release was not known at this stage. The objective was to provide a broadcast platform for Nelson to speak to the world - unedited. Fifty four days after his release Tribute broadcast a 4.5-hour event to 61 counties in which Nelson Mandela spoke live and unedited for 45 minutes - the longest-lasting furthest-reaching speech of all time.

A documentary chronicling the remarkable story of San Francisco's Fillmore District. Remembered today mainly for its rock-and-roll auditorium, the Fillmore District is one of the great cautionary tales of American urban life. From the wholesale removal of Japanese Americans during WWII, to the jazz heyday of the 1950's, to the bulldozers of urban renewal, the Fillmore has seen its share of drama. "The Fillmore" sheds light on the way cities come into being by focusing on the bittersweet history of one neighborhood, as told by the residents who fought for its survival. Features the music of Count Basie, John Handy, Jefferson Airplane, and others.

Documentary featuring Jimi Hendrix with his band on the island of Maui during the filming of the LSD-infused movie "Rainbow Bridge".

In the early 1980's, a small group of dedicated Bay Area headbangers shunned the hard rock of MTV and Hollywood hairspray bands in favor of a more dangerous brand of metal that became known as thrash. From the tape trading network to the clubs to the record stores and fanzines, director Adam Dubin reveals how the scene nurtured the music and the music spawned a moveme...Read all

Dr. Teeth, with some help from Beaker, is the D.J. in this collection of some of the best rock and roll moments from The Muppet Show.

'Mountaintop' is an unfiltered look at the process of Neil Young with Crazy Horse making their first album in 7 years. Witness the laughter, tensions, crusty attitudes and love of a rock and roll band that's been together for 50 years.

Mother of Rock: Lillian Roxon shines a light into the decadent world of Max's Kansas City, a tiny underground club in New York, and Lillian Roxon's place in documenting the emerging rock revolution as it rolled over the US in the 1960s and early 1970s.

Beginning with the title song, "It's a Mod Mod World" by the Gretschmen, "Mondo Mod" explores West Hollywood, California's famous Sunset Strip in 1966. We journey from discotheques to dirt bike competitions, taking in surfing, karate, go-carting, the Hell's Angels, political protests, pot parties and all the other trappings of the Now Generation. Along the way, we're treated to priceless footage of Pandora's Box, Gazzarri's, the Whisky A Go-Go, the Fifth Estate, and countless other forgotten haunts of "the neon Neverland that the mod set calls home." Starring, according to the credits, "The Youth of the World," "Mondo Mod" features a pot-smoking, bongo-blasting finale during which these hipsters and flipsters start to strip down. Both the film's cinematographers became world-famous: Laszlo Kovacks for "Easy Rider," and Vilmos Szigmond for "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

A close-up of bass player and composer Charlie Mingus as he and his five-year-old daughter await eviction by the City of New York.

Documentary of a rock concert that took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1970.

While debate rages on about Heavy Metal and its merits as a musical genre, most commentators agree that Heavy Metal kicked off in the 1960s with the blues-based rock of bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.

A live Metallica concert backed by a 80 piece symphony orchestra, conducted by Michael Kamen. Two songs are debuted, "- Human" and "No Leaf Clover". A documentary is included. It also was released on audio CD.

In August 1970 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and corruption that would plague the music industry for years to come. They also witnessed the final, drugged out performance of Jimi Hendrix in England just two weeks before he would meet a tragic death. When it all was over, the fans view of rock and roll was never the same.

Melody Maker Magazine's Chief Contributing Photographer(1965-1975), Barrie Wentzell tells the story of the rise and fall of the magazine, which marked the end to a style of rock n' roll journalism that no longer exit's today.

An Irish celebration of music, song and dance showcasing a rare combination of Irish and the USA's extraordinary musical talents. A unique fusion of Irish, Folk, Traditional and Celtic music, an uplifting musical experience.

A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.

A documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him, using previously lost TV and radio interviews, rediscovered Top of the Pops recordings, unseen concert footage and unique home movies.

Marc Bolan, singer/songwriter, struggles from the back streets of North London to International stardom.

A look back at one of the most turbulent decades of America's recent history, this documentary examines the political and cultural changes, from the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK to the rapidly escalating war in Vietnam to the wonder of the moon landing, that shaped the era and left an indelible mark on later decades.

The story of the relationship between a young single mother and an insecure rock star.

A tribute to veteran music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, developers of what became known as "The Philadelphia Sound" in the 1960s and 1970s. Featured are such artists as The Ojays, The Three Degres, The Delfonics and other singers and groups who recorded hit songs written and produced by Ggmable and Huff for their label Philadlphia-International Records. The special was shot at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

Pseudo-documentary which "examines the British public's most intimate sexual relations and the modern-day permissive society".

A documentary that goes behind the scenes with some of today's most talented songwriters as they make new music based on long-lost, newly discovered lyrics from Bob Dylan's legendary Basement Tapes sessions. T-Bone Burnett brings Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James, and Marcus Mumford together in a dramatic two-week studio session at Capitol Studios. Features an exclusive interview with Bob Dylan. Directed by Sam Jones

After a childhood of playing cantinas and honky tonks from Texas to Tennessee, this band of brothers 'Los Lonely Boys' from San Angelo Texas rocked their way to the top of the American music industry, determined to fulfill their father's long held dream. Fuses exciting live performances, vivid imagery of West Texas, and intimate personal stories in this documentary feature film that tells the story of Los Lonely Boys

LONDON UNDERGROUND was a documentary feature film produced to promote a series of albums for the German market also called London Underground. Producer David Wilkinson, director Matt Lipsey and Associate Producer Richard Gooderick came up with a formula of taking a varied group of bands, party promoters and participants all involved in the underground music scene across London. The film starts with them at 6:00pm on a Friday and follows their progression through Friday night to Saturday morning, afternoon and night into the very early hours of Sunday morning. It had a high profile launch in Germany with the film, filmmakers and various bands and DJ's including Jerry Dammers visiting Munich, Frankfurt, Ulm, Koln, Hamburg etc. The film had a small release in the UK and was sold internationally by the Arts Council of Great Britain.

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana performs.

Little Feat caught live at the Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London, UK, at August 2nd 1977. One of four legendary shows at the Rainbow.

HBO live concert of Linda Ronstadt.

This documentary on the "youth movement" of the late 1960s focuses on the hippie pot smoking/free love culture in the San Francisco Bay area. Included are discussions of the drug scene with some of the kids themselves and, naturally, several examples of the hippie philosophy of peace, love and gratuitous nudity.

In December 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had not spoken to the media for more than five years. With a new album to promote Lennon was prepared to speak in New York to Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles of the BBC. John surprised everyone by candidly discussing a variety of subjects he'd never spoken of before including The Beatles break-up, his relationship with Paul McCartney, his battles with addiction, political issues in the US and UK, his family and his homesickness for Liverpool. He also talked about working with Phil Spector and David Bowie and how he produced many of his solo albums, which included great songs such as Imagine and Give Peace A Chance. Lennon's Last Weekend illuminates what was to be his final interview with an abundance of archival footage, photographs and conversations with people who knew him. Clearly invigorated and looking forward to making more music, Lennon's heartfelt honesty and forthright revelations make this film all the more potent as he was brutally shot and murdered 48 hours later. John Lennon was just 40 years of age when he died. December 2020 is the 40th anniversary of his death. He would have been 80 years of age.

Images of Bramwell Fletcher Band members Todd Jacobsen and Scott Allen Nollen, Jethro Tull band member Ian Anderson, and English actor Bramwell Fletcher (known for his role in the classic horror film "The Mummy" (1932]) illustrate the instrumental tune, "Kharis Barred from His Lifesong" (the title containing references to Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre and Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson).

The Emmy-nominated Outside: From The Redwoods features an intimate set by Kenny Loggins packed with new arrangements of his greatest hits. Includes new versions of Footloose, Celebrate Me Home and This is It with special guest Michael McDonald.

A nation stays alive when its culture is alive.

Don't look for a narrative, it's an Art Film. A series of vignettes referencing the South and a commentary on religion as opiate. See it for the live footage of Buffalo Springfield and CSNY.

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman pays tribute to his friend, Deep Purple's Jon Lord, the man who put the rock into the Hammond organ. Lord, who died in 2012, aged 71, was always proud of his Leicester roots and went on to become not just a rock star but also a classical composer in his own right.

Eight programmes in which John Peel visits British towns that spawned musical trends.

Feature length documentary on the life and career of blues legend Johnny Winter.

A unique concert given to the long term inmates of the famous jail. Johnny and June sing 'Wanted Man' ( written especially for the concert by Bob Dylan) and 'San Quentin', (written by Cash just in time for the concert). Also features the songs: 'I walk the line''Fulsom prison blues''Orange blossom special''Jackson''Darling companion''Daddy snag bass' 'A boy named Sue' 'Peace in the valley' 'He turned water into wine'. The audience are very appreciative.

John Mayall with the Bluesbreakers celebrates his 70th birthday with a concert featuring former guitarists Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor.

Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work.

Satch's live in San Francisco includes these 25 titles : 01. Time / 02. Devil's Slide / 03. The Crush Of Love / 04. Satch Boogie / 05. Borg Sex / 06. Flying In A Blue Dream / 07. Ice 9 / 08. Cool #9 / 09. Circles / 10. Until We Say Goodbye / 11. Ceremony / 12. The Extremist / 13. Summer Song / 14. house Full Of Bullets / 15.One Big Rush / 16. Raspberry Jam Delta-V / 17. Crystal Planet / 18. Love Thing / 19. Bass Solo (Stuart Hamm) / 20. The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing / 21. Always With Me, Always With You / 22. Big Bad Moon / 23. Friends / 24. Surfing With The Alien / 25. Rubina

The story of singer Joe Cocker is told through archive footage and interviews for close associates.

A record of singer Jimi Hendrix' concert in Berkeley, California, in 1970.

The complete collection of Jimi Hendrix's celebrated appearances on The Dick Cavett Show, Jimi's US network television debut. Along with the complete live performances of "Izabella," "Machine Gun" and "Hear My Train A Comin'."

This new and revealing programme provides an incredibly detailed account of how Jimi Hendrix, a legendary guitarist touched by genius, lived his life in the high powered world of 60's Rock 'n' Roll.

Historic Jimi Hendrix concert performance at the Fillmore East, New York, January 1, 1970.

A documentary film about the extraordinary life of a famous, musical prodigy who has been battling against Lou Gehrig's Disease for 22 years. A paralyzing, terminal illness with no real treatment or cure, it has trapped Jason inside of his body for over 15 years; unable to move, unable to speak, and unable to play the instrument which propelled him to international stardom at just 19 years of age. Using an eye communication system invented by his father, Jason is able to escape the confines of his own body and release the music that is trapped inside of his mind.

James Brown: The Man, The Music & The Message is an inspiring program focusing on the remarkable life story of James Brown and how he influenced the world through his music and civic accomplishments. The film specifically explores James Brown's transition from an at-risk youth who faces life's difficult circumstances and challenges to a cultural icon. It also features private interviews and appearances from various entertainment celebrities including Michael Jackson. This entertainment special will send a positive message to the nation by paying homage to the man, the music, and the message of James Brown.

For more than two decades, Jackson Browne has been one of the most compelling artists in popular music. "Jackson Browne: Going Home" contains interviews, performances, and rare footage spanning twenty five years.

A retrospective look at the influence of rock music on movies from the 1950's through the 1990's.

This is a 'making of' documentary short focusing on the documentary feature Down From The Mountain (2000).

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls make music that unites and inspires, with words that empower and educate. Live At The Fillmore, Denver, November 20, 1999 captures what makes Indigo Girls a wild success. See and hear it for yourself.

Survivors of the plane crash that killed members of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd give firsthand accounts of the tragic crash and its aftermath.

Through an online contest, six fans were selected to film Iggy & the Stooges' legendary September 3, 2010 reunion as the band performed "Raw Power" to a stunned crowd at the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival. Following the performance, the fans met and interviewed the band. Experience the fans' journey and joy as they witness a classic performance and meet their heroes face to face. Part concert film, part reality TV, "In the Hands of the Fans" brings the fans closer to the band and the music closer to you.

While this film may look rough and raw to 21st Century eyes, it is also the best representation of Iggy live during an otherwise pitifully undocumented era of his career. Fronting a crack band featuring Blondie drummer Clem Burke and future David Bowie guitarist Carlos Alomar, Pop is as unpredictable and dominant as ever (no small feat since he is sporting a mini skirt, garters and stockings for most of the show). Filmed on November 25 1981 near the end of their tour supporting his 1981 album Party, Iggy and co. are raw and ready for business. Iggy Pop Live 1981 provides a snapshot of a hungry artist at the top of his game in front of an adoring crowd.

Katie Puckrik explores the 1970s American music phenomenon of Yacht Rock, a halcyon period of Los Angeles studio craft that married R&B with themes of longing, aspiration and melancholy.

A tour of the juke joints and other venues of the legendary Chitlin Circuit in the Mississippi Delta, including performances by aging blues musicians in their eighties who used to play the circuit.

Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s

Follows Country Joe and the Fish on its way to an anti-Vietnam War rally.