Music Movies

The Square

Old man of class and character living in a London square after both have suffered from time. Before his house is pulled down the residents surprise him with a party.

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine

This concert film was shot in October, 2022, over two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. More than 70 artists gathered with family, the Nashville community, and music fans to remember and pay tribute to the life and songs of John Prine.

Man

An all-male tango set against the backdrop of patriarchal civic geography.

Qin Xianglian

Qing (i.e. Qin) Xianglian was the wife of a man named Chen Shimei, who won the first title of national examination and awarded as husband of the emperor's daughter. Then Qing (i.e. Qin) sues Chen as a murderer who plans to kill his wife and son. In spite of the royal power, gownsman Bao Zhen settles the lawsuit and sentences Chen to serve his head.

Ravel: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand Anna Vinnitskaya in Strasbourg

The Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Aziz Shokhakimov invites Anna Vinnitskaya, who won first prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2007, to perform Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. Ravel composed this virtuoso jazz-influenced work for pianist Paul Wittgenstein, who had lost his right arm in the First World War. Part of europiano, ARTE's special day celebrating the piano concerto across Europe

I Was Born This Way

Surviving childhood abuse during his upbringing in Baltimore, Archbishop Carl Bean forged a path to New York and Hollywood to do the one thing he knew he was put on earth to do: sing. Making his mark first as a gospel singer, Bean got the break of his life when Motown tapped him in 1977 to record the disco song “I Was Born This Way,” which quickly became the first gay anthem at a time when it was uncommon to be out and proud. When the AIDS crisis hit, however, Bean soon found himself drawn to a different calling: compassionate activism. Instead of pursuing the momentum of his promising music career, he founded the Minority AIDS Project and the Unity Fellowship Church — the first LGBTQ+ church for people of color.

Trash Lords

One day the mother-son garbage sorting duo Hilse and Tang learn of a new nationwide waste sorting campaign. A sense of injustice and a fear of losing their livelihood drives them to extremes.

Bli-Blip

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra perform "Bli-Blip" with Marie Bryant and Paul White

Isabella

Isabella (Nia Zulkarnaen), Indonesian girl who settled in Malaysia, fell in love with Amy (Amy Search), pemuzik rock. Due to the appearance of Amy as pemuzik rock, love their opposition by Isabella father (Robert Syarif, Ida Kusuma), which is affected by the riots news rock performances in Jakarta.

La Traviata

Samba Fantástico

A composer seeks inspiration to write a samba the encapsulates all beautiful elements of Brazil.

Tokyo Pop

A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.

Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder

A mix of cabaret and standup recorded at Joe's Pub in New York.

Jazz Icons: Jimmy Smith Live in '69

Jazz Icons: Jimmy Smith boasts an incredible 90-minute concert from 1969 filmed in Paris. Working in his classic trio format (with longtime guitarist Eddie McFadden and drummer Charlie Crosby), Jimmy shows why he is still the uncontested king of the jazz organ. Highlights include blues jams “Got My Mojo Working” and “Sonnymoon For Two,” the classic ballads “Alfie” and “Satin Doll,” as well as a blinding 23-minute version of his showcase number “The Sermon.” Tracklist France 1969 1. Sonnymoon For Two 2. Days Of Wine And Roses 3. The Sermon 4. Alfie 5. Satin Doll 6. Organ Grinder's Swing 7. Got My Mojo Working 8. See See Rider 9. A Funky Blues Called I Don't Know 10. My Romance 11. Satin Doll

Ariadna

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on Saturday, October 19th 2024 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sound City

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

Festigal 99: The Festigal of the Next Millennium

Chani "from the TV" has to travel across the galaxy and pick up personality traits that will help her save the "Year 2000" girl from the evil hands of Professor Samael and the Y2K Bug, who plot to prevent the arrival of the new millennium.

Shaman: RituAlive

Live DVD released in 2003 by the metal band Shaman.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Using Julie Andrews and origami patterns, this film plays with notions of power and pleasure in an interracial, sexual relationship.