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In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2024)
- The definitive musical biography about one of the most gifted singer–songwriters of his generation. Now in his early eighties, Paul Simon is…
- DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
- A fabulous documentary that gives long–overdue credit to the man who blazed the trail for rock 'n' roll sound and showmanship when he burst…
- DVD $34.95
Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2023)
- The story of Aubrey “Po” Powell and Storm Thorgerson, a couple of unlikely London lads who stumbled into forming the coolest art design group of…
- DVD $29.95
Ennio: The Maestro (2021)
- A celebration of the life and legacy of the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone, anchored around an interview with film–maker Giuseppe…
- DVD $29.95
Laurel Canyon (2020)
- Two part documentary series exploring the music and culture of Laurel Canyon and the wider LA rock scene of the 60's and 70's. Features incredible…
- DVD $29.95
David Crosby: Remember My Name (2019)
- Soulful and deeply personal documentary on musician David Crosby, a founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. A fearless and at…
- DVD $24.95
Liam Gallagher: As it Was (2019)
- Rockumentary following the Oasis singer as he attempts a dramatic solo comeback, since scaling the dizzying heights of rock n roll fame in the 90's…
- DVD $29.95
Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)
- Intimate rise–and–fall portrait of the charismatic frontman of the mega–selling Australian rock band INXS, who died in…
- DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
PJ Harvey: A Dog Called Money (2019)
- Beautifully impressionistic documentary set around the making of PJ Harvey's 2016 album, The Hope Six Demolition Project, shining light on an…
- DVD $29.95
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019)
- An absolutely unflinching portrait of the genius New Zealand songwriter Martin Phillipps whose band The Chills exemplified the "Dunedin Sound" with…
- DVD $29.95
Eulogy, The (2018)
- Australia's greatest, and perhaps most overlooked, classical pianist Geoffrey Tozer is the subject of this documentary presented by music educator…
- DVD $29.95
Rockabul (2018)
- Intrepid Australian journalist and director Travis Beard explores the Afghan heavy metal music scene, and how the long conflict in Afghanistan has…
- DVD $29.95
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)
- An unflinching and deeply personal look into the life of blues–rock and guitar legend Eric Clapton, told through his own words and songs and…
- DVD $29.95
Gurrumul (2017)
- Documentary about internationally acclaimed indigenous Australian artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, who wrote music inspired by his community on…
- DVD $29.95
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017)
- Beautiful portrait of revered Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, that captures the unique compositional process of a new work he…
- DVD $29.95
Beatles, The: Eight Days a Week (2016)
- Ron Howard's thrilling compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.
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$24.95 $18.70
Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016)
- An aptly feel–good documentary account of the unlikely pop hit that boldly mashed up "Kapa Haka" song tradition and Te Reo Maori lyrics with…
- DVD $19.95
A Family Affair (2015)
- An intimate and intoxicating portrait of the renowned Xylouris family, who have been maintaining the musical traditions of their native Crete for…
- DVD $29.95
20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
- A 24–hour portrait of writer and musician Nick Cave, blending fiction and reality, as it examines the artistic process and the power of the…
- Blu-Ray $34.95
Keep on Keepin' On (2014)
- Infectious documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23–year–old…
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$19.95 $14.95
Searching for Sugar Man (Searching for Sugarman) (2012)
- A unique, engaging music mystery that follows the late–60's Detroit based musician Sixto Rodriguez, who faded into obscurity in America amidst…
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$24.95 $15, $24.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009)
- An adorable, "Kiwi–as" portrait of NZ's beloved folk–singing comedy duo, Jools and Lynda Topp, which also resonates as a ripely…
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$24.95 $18.70
Young @ Heart (Young at Heart) (2007)
- A stirring, crowd–pleasing music doco for ages 9 to 99 that introduces a spritely senior citizen choir known as 'Young @ Heart' who are…
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$20 $15
Favela Rising (2005)
- Rousing documentary traces the transformation of a violent slum in Rio de Janeiro by former drug–dealer Anderson Sa, who was so shocked by a…
- DVD $29.95
Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man (2005)
- A fittingly sublime homage documentary to the stately Leonard Cohen, based around the tribute concert held in his honour at the Sydney Opera House in…
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$19.95 $14.95
Work of Director Spike Jonze, The (2003)
- Before his successful foray into feature films, director Spike Jonze made his name as the pre–eminent music video director of the 1990s. He…
- DVD $24.95
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart (2002)
- Solidly realised account of the making of ‘alt country’ band Wilco’s acclaimed “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” album and near–unmaking of the…
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$19.95 $14.95
Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story (2000)
- An accessible tour through the history of California’s pop success story – The Beach Boys – featuring archival footage from the…
- DVD
$20 $15
Filth and the Fury, The (2000)
- Film–maker Julien Temple gives an angry and commanding voice to 'The Sex Pistols' (incl. the late Sid Vicious), who tell their story 'like it…
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$19.95 $14.95
Metallica - S & M (2000)
- Michael Kamen directs the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in an epic accompaniment for heavy–metal gods Metallica. Songs include: The Ecstasy…
- DVD $49.95, $49.95
Modulations (1998)
- Sub–captioned "Cinema for the Ear", this is an enlightening exposition of electronic music – a marginalised yet broadly significant music…
- Poster (VG) $12.95