The famed banjo virtuoso embarks on a musical tour of Africa
This SXSW Audience Award winner captures one of the world’s greatest musicians as he embarks on a pilgrimage to Africa to rediscover the banjo’s musical roots—demonstrating along the way how music transcends languages, cultures and continents.
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Michael Tilson Thomas: The Thomashefskys
“My grandparents became mega-stars,” Michael Tilson Thomas remembers, “and found themselves smack in the public eye. Legions of crazed fans were obsessed with every detail of their work and their lives. It was a far [...]
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Rocked with Gina Gershon
A talented and diverse actress brimming with wild sexuality, Gina Gershon (Demonlover, Bound, Showgirls) could easily step into the role of a famous rock star. So when that opportunity came about in the acclaimed new [...]
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Air Guitar Nation
A battle of naked ambition played out on the national and, ultimately, world stage, AIR GUITAR NATION chronicles the birth of the US Air Guitar Championships as legions of aspiring rock stars live out their [...]
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An intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers
This fascinating portrait of one of soul music’s greatest musicians, Bill Withers (“Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean on Me”), showcases his depth, creativity, and wisdom in a way never before seen.
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A "beautifully executed" (NYT) look inside the Van Cliburn amateur pianist competition
This New York Times Critics’ Pick follows some of the world’s best amateur pianists for one week of intense competition and camaraderie at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, which reminds us all of the passion that burns within us.
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A sound journey with Evelyn Glennie
“A mystical exploration of the sensory world as experienced by a renowned musician” (San Jose Mercury News), TOUCH THE SOUND passionately and delightfully shatters the way we think about sound.
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Let the good times roll
Featuring over twenty never-before-seen live performances from their sold-out U.S. tours plus interview footage, sound checks, slide shows, backstage antics, and home video shot by the band, this limited edition set is your key to unlocking The Cars.
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Slamnation
Before Russell Simmons’ highly acclaimed HBO series Def Poetry Jam, SLAMNATION captured the cutthroat world of spoken-word poetry with an “energy that pulses, snaps and crackles” (Chicago Tribune). Beginning in New York City at the [...]
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