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Music

Piece by Piece

The life and career of musician Pharrell Williams, relayed entirely through animated Legos.

Eno

Most of the standard hallmarks of music documentaries go out the window here.

Maestra

This transporting film has a reach beyond classical orchestra lovers.

Immediate Family

Director Denny Tedesco’s enjoyable documentary follows the long and winding careers of four men who are widely considered among the best session musicians of the rock era.

The Stones and Brian Jones

Nick Broomfield chronicles the short life and tragic demise of the Rolling Stones’ founding member, guitarist Brian Jones.

Carlos

Director Rudy Valdez, in succinct 87 minutes, touches on many aspects of Carlos Santana’s life and six-decade career.

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

An enlightening documentary about Syd Barrett’s life, death, and continuing legacy.

Pianoforte | Sundance 2023

There is still life in the kids-in-competition documentary mini-genre, here focusing on the prestigious 2021 International Chopin Piano Prize.

The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile

The banally descriptive title aside, Kathlyn Horan has made an engrossing account of the recording of 2019’s While I’m Livin’, the first album of all-original material in 17 years by country star Tucker.