The best music documentaries of all time
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Gimme Shelter (1970) · Searching for Sugar Man (2012) · Amy (2015). (Updated Mar 18, 2020.)
From Woodstock to Amy: the music documentaries critics and audiences recommend most (The Circle, Moviepilot, Starzone).
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Top 12
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1
Gimme Shelter (1970)
The Rolling Stones on their US tour and the Altamont concert.
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2
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
The search for the vanished singer Rodriguez; Oscar winner.
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3
Amy (2015)
Asif Kapadia on Amy Winehouse; Oscar winner.
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4
Woodstock (1970)
Three days of festival, Hendrix and Joe Cocker.
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5
Stop Making Sense (1984)
Talking Heads live, filmed by Jonathan Demme.
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6
The Last Waltz (1978)
The Band's farewell concert, by Martin Scorsese.
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7
Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
Cuban music legends, filmed by Wim Wenders.
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8
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)
A Canadian metal band that never made it.
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9
Sound City (2013)
Dave Grohl on the legendary Los Angeles studio.
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10
20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
A fictional day in the life of Nick Cave.
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11
Dont Look Back (1967)
Bob Dylan on his 1965 England tour.
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12
Summer of Soul (2021)
The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival; Oscar winner.
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13
Monterey Pop (1968)
Hendrix sets his guitar on fire.
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