1. Gimme Shelter
A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.
It has an average vote of 7.371 on TMDB.
2. Um Dia Eu Fui Zeus (Um Dia Eu Fui Zeus)
(Um Dia Eu Fui Zeus)
3. Čas naplnil sa... (Čas naplnil sa...)
(Čas naplnil sa...)
4. Maestra
Cuba, 1961: 250,000 volunteers taught 700,000 people to read and write in one year. 100,000 of the teachers were under 18 years old. Over half were women. MAESTRA explores this story through the personal testimonies of the young women who went out to teach literacy in rural communities across the island - and found themselves deeply transformed in the process.
5. Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (Berlin, die Symphonie der Großstadt)
A day in the city of Berlin, which experienced an industrial boom in the 1920s, and still provides an insight into the living and working conditions at that time. Germany had just recovered a little from the worst consequences of the First World War, the great economic crisis was still a few years away and Hitler was not yet an issue at the time.
It has an average vote of 7.679 on TMDB.
6. Word, Sound and Power
Music lovers fascinated by the ideas, experiences, and emotions that serve as the foundation of Jamaican reggae are invited to explore the history of the legendary Soul Syndicate - a collection of talented musicians who provided backup instrumentation for such acclaimed artists as Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Mayals, Burning Spear, and Bob Marley and the Wailers among others.
It has an average vote of 6.3 on TMDB.
7. Children of the Revolution
Inspired by the student revolutions of 1968, two women in Germany and Japan set out to plot world revolution as leaders of the Baader Meinhof Group and the Japanese Red Army. What were they fighting for and what have we learned?
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
8. 100.000 – Everything I never wanted (100.000 – Alles, was ich nie wollte)
An intimate documentary about the making of Fynn Kliemann's debut album "Nie". Without a label, without a marketing budget and excluding the charts, it became one of the best-selling albums in Germany.
It has an average vote of 7.5 on TMDB.
9. A Message from the East
The story of Muhammad Iqbal, a turn of the century poet/philosopher from South Asia. Through Iqbal's work we open a dialog between the East and West, refute the notion of a class of civilizations and discover our shared humanity.
10. The Story of the Weeping Camel (Die Geschichte vom weinenden Kamel)
When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
11. Athens, GA Inside/Out
Led by the success of the B-52's and R.E.M., Athens, Georgia was the most happening music scene in the country by the mid 80's. Following several different bands from different genres, this film paints Athens as a magical artistic environment where bands are not in competition, but co-exist in harmony and share the ideals of the land. Live performances of R.E.M.'s "Swan Swan H" and "Dream " at the Lucy Cobb Institute chapel are included. Also featured are performances and interviews frm the B-52's, Pylon, B-B-Que Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, Love Tractor, Kilkenny Cats, Squalls and more
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
12. Iron Maiden: Behind The Iron Curtain
Shot during Maiden's historic tour of Poland and other parts of the Eastern Bloc in 1984, featuring interviews, live and offstage footage, capturing the atmosphere of this remarkable journey behind the Wall at the height of the Cold War.
It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.
13. Melody of Noise (Melody of Noise)
The film accompanies musicians who have devoted themselves to new, uncharted sounds with a great deal of passion. They build new instruments and work with quotidian noises. In the process, the ostensible noise often becomes sound. An adventurous journey of discovery into the realm of noises and sounds, rhythms and stillness. Together with people who listen closely and without reservation. A film that aims to engage viewers to listen with their eyes and see with their ears. Astonishingly sublime.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
14. Brassens by Brassens (Brassens par Brassens)
An intimate portrait of Georges Brassens, giant of French song.
It has an average vote of 7.7 on TMDB.
15. Básnik Pavol Ušák Oliva (Básnik Pavol Ušák Oliva)
(Básnik Pavol Ušák Oliva)
16. D'Annunzio: l'uomo che inventò se stesso (D'Annunzio: l'uomo che inventò se stesso)
(D'Annunzio: l'uomo che inventò se stesso)
It has an average vote of 4.8 on TMDB.
17. Cornelis - dokumentären (Cornelis - dokumentären)
A portrait of Swedish troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk.
It has an average vote of 9.3 on TMDB.
18. Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella
A 1990 PBS documentary around the topic of A cappella music. Artists that performed as part of the documentary include The Mint Juleps, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Rockapella and The Persuasions. It also stars Spike Lee, Debbie Allen and a cameo appearance by Samuel L. Jackson.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
19. The Extraordinary Ordinary Life of José González
Documentary about the making of José Gonzales' "In Our Nature".
20. One Warm Line: The Legacy of Stan Rogers
He was a great singer/songwriter who touched the elusive spirit of Canada. He was larger than life. Before dying in a tragic accident at the age of 33, Stan Rogers was already well on his way to becoming a national icon. Born in Ontario, Rogers' mother was from Nova Scotia and much of his music was influenced by his summers there. This lyrical portrait captures the man and his music and has captivated millions of viewers over its broadcast life.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
