Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
CHASING TRANE is the definitive documentary film about an outside-the-box thinker with extraordinary talent whose boundary-shattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world. This smart, passionate, thought-provoking and uplifting documentary is for anyone who appreciates the power of music to entertain, inspire and transform. Written and directed by critically-acclaimed documentary filmmaker John Scheinfeld (The U.S. vs. John Lennon and Who Is Harry Nilsson...?) the film is produced with the full participation of the Coltrane family and the support of the record labels that collectively own the Coltrane catalog. Scheinfeld brings his strong story-telling skills to the creation of a rich, textured and compelling narrative that takes the audience to unexpected places. Set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, CHASING TRANE brings John Coltrane to life as a fully dimensional being, inviting the audience to engage with Coltrane the man, Coltrane the artist.—Meteor 17 [us]
Herb Alpert Is...
From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education programs across the country, we’ll witness the humanity and the humility inherent in everything he does, as well as come to understand the power of creativity to entertain, inspire, heal and transform.
Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback
The making of Elvis Presley's famous live TV concert and the chaotic behind the scenes. It was the most-watched television event of the year with nearly half of the audience tuned in to watch Presley perform in his iconic black leather suit.
M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television
Join the individuals who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.
Who Is Harry Nilsson
The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?
In 1970, Blood, Sweat and Tears was one of the biggest bands in the world. They had exploded on the scene with both daring and promise, selling millions of records, winning multiple Grammy Awards including Album of the Year (beating out The Beatles' Abbey Road) and headlining the legendary Woodstock festival. In demand for concert and TV appearances, BS&T was a darling of the mainstream and rock press, icon of the counterculture and inspiration for a generation of horn-based bands. Their future was limitless. And then it all went wrong.
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his group, Brasil '66. With a rich, multi-layered approach to storytelling, the film digs deep to reveal the forces that shaped his incredible journey.
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John Scheinfeld
Director
Bill Clinton
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Himself
Common
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Himself
Denzel Washington
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John Coltrane
Ahmir-Khalib Thompson
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(as Quest Love)
Quincy Jones
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Self
Sting
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Self
Darius Rucker
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Charlie Hodge
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Self
Pat Morita
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Capt. Sam Pak
G.W. Bailey
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Sgt. Luther Rizzo
James T. Callahan
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Tommy Gillis
Robin Williams
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Self
John Lennon
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Self
Jon Voight
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Self
Randy Newman
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Self
John F. Kennedy
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Self
Henry Kissinger
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Self
Louis Armstrong
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Self
Harry S. Truman
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Self
Will.i.am
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Self
Harrison Ford
as
Self
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