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 [...]
Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise
With its premiere at Outfest in 1997, THE CREAM WILL RISE proved that Sophie B. Hawkins is more than just a gorgeous pop star. Both musical genius and enchanting performer, this singer/songwriter/iconoclast combines imaginative musicianship [...]
On The Road With Duke Ellington
Filmed just six years before Duke Ellington’s death and at the peak of his career, ON THE ROAD WITH DUKE ELLINGTON serves as perhaps the most revealing and intimate portrait of the artist ever recorded. [...]
Music From the Inside Out
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, MUSIC FROM THE INSIDE OUT is a cinematic exploration of the magic and mystery of music through the stories, passion, and artistry of the 105 musicians of The Philadelphia [...]
A Night In Havana: Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba
The indisputable founding father of “bebop,” Dizzy Gillespie remains one of the most recognizable and popular figures in jazz history. During his heyday in the 1940s, Dizzy was one of the first American jazz musicians [...]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: On Tip Toe
A joyously moving tribute to the World Music supergroup Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Academy Award® nominee ON TIP TOE is as uplifting and ultimately inspiring as their culture-bridging performances themselves. Warmly directed by Eric Simonson and [...]
In the Shadow of the Stars
Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature and lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as “wonderfully funny yet equally heart-rending,” IN THE SHADOW OF THE STARS is a hilarious and affectionate look at [...]
John Lee Hooker: That's My Story
A teenage runaway who never went to school, John Lee Hooker had trouble spelling his name, even into his eighties. But, despite these humble beginnings, John Lee Hooker is today considered one of the most [...]
Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends
An audience favorite at film festivals worldwide, GYPSY CARAVAN is a dazzling display of the musical world of the Roma, juxtaposed to the real world they live in. Five bands from four countries unite for [...]