Documentaries about music give us a powerful look into the minds of our best artists. They go beyond biography by combining interesting stories with the music that plays in our lives.
These documentaries will take you on a trip of discovery, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just interested in a musical icon.
Bringing the Creative Process to Light
See the magic of making music up close by by going behind the scenes. Documentaries go into the studios where famous records are made and show how the energy and struggles of working together make a song come to life.
The documentary “Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life” shows how Stevie Wonder created a masterpiece. You can also see how carefully Beyoncé planned her groundbreaking visual record “Black is King.”
Not Just the Music
These films look into the real-life stories that inspire music. In depth, they talk about the artist’s personal struggles, inspirations, and the social setting that shaped their sound. “Amy Winehouse: Back to Black” brings the talented singer’s difficult life to life in a moving way, and “Miss Americana” shows how Taylor Swift became famous and found herself.
A Celebration of the Past
Music films show how powerful music can be over time. They tell us that one artist’s voice and vision can have an effect on many generations. Whether it’s Talking Heads’ electrifying live film “Stop Making Sense” or “Eight Days a Week,” which tells the story of The Beatles’ rise to fame, these documentaries make you appreciate music even more. If you want to learn more about music, watch some music movies the next time you want to. They’ll surprise you with how deep, emotional, and inspiring they are.