Backstage Docs

A story of brotherly love set to the thrash-metal beat of Canada’s unsung (and unsing-able) musical heroes.

Bob Marley's music and message of love and redemption are known throughout the world. This revealing documentary looks at Marley's life and legacy as one of the most influential musicians and activists in history.

An intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean On Me," "Lovely Day," "Grandma's Hands," and "Just the Two of Us."

During the punk rock stage in the late '70s, downtown New York experienced a wave of "Do it yourself" independent filmmaking.

A documentary about pop music, spirituality and celebrity, Ben Lee: Catch my Disease is an acerbic, playful yet profoundly intimate portrait of a unique child pop star who stepped through the looking glass of fame.

Before there was punk, there was a band called Death. This electrifying rockumentary and epic family chronicle looks at the 1970s African American punk trio, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.

A compelling look at the efforts of the United States government to silence one of rock & roll's most outspoken war critics.

Set against the backdrop of the 80s music scene, this documentary charts the meteoric rise, fall and ultimate reunion of pop sensation, Spandau Ballett told by the band members themselves with unseen archive footage that will thrill the many fans and beyond.

Does democratised culture mean better art, film, music and literature or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture?

From punk rock mosh pits and sold-out stadiums to the bright lights of Broadway, BROADWAY IDIOT follows Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong as he works with theatre veterans to turn his mega-hit album into an anarchy-fuelled stage extravaganza.

A hilarious and touching film about two brothers, Matt and Tom Berninger. Matt, the lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock band The National, finally finds himself flush with success.

Starting on his 62nd birthday, follow Charles Bradley’s extraordinary journey from James Brown impersonator to recording artist during the electrifying and transformative months leading up to the release of his debut album ‘No Time for Dreaming’.

A stunning portrait of a musical genius that nearly slipped away, this is the story of talented and tormented Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/ songwriter/ artist, revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.

Get to know soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers, through their struggles and successes, alongside interviews with Bob Dylan, Prince and Bonnie Raitt.

Delve into the legacy of Jobriath, the first openly gay rock star. "The American Bowie," "The True Fairy of Rock & Roll," "Hype of the Year." Known as the first openly gay rock star, Jobriath's legacy delves deeper than the labels hung upon him.

An intimate look at the life of singer-songwriter Colin Hay, from his meteoric success as the frontman of Men at Work, to drug addiction & his rebirth as solo artist & country singer.