Madonna once sang, “music makes the people come together,” and we couldn’t agree more! If you're looking for more titles to watch with your friends and family, you can find some of the best music-related films and documentaries
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lane, we’ve got you covered!
We guarantee, you won’t be able to stop singing after watching these films!
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Music, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sia’s directorial debut, follows Zu (Kate Hudson), a recently sober drug dealer, and her relationship with
Music (Maddie Ziegler), her younger sister on the autism spectrum.
According to Sia, the film is a musical drama that centers on two themes that resonate deeply with her: “finding one’s voice and creating family.” Other than directing Music, Sia also served as its co-screenwriter and
producer. She wrote 10 original songs for the movie’s soundtrack, a number of which were also included on her ninth album of the same title.
Despite
backlash from the autism community, Music received nominations at the 78th
Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture (Musical or Comedy). The film’s soundtrack also received a nomination at the 2021 ARIA Awards, Australia’s annual award-giving body celebrating local talent. Watch the film
here!
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The Sparks Brothers celebrates the lives and career of American pop and rock duo, Sparks.
If you’re wondering who they are, they just so happen to be “your favorite band’s favorite band”–Queen, Duran Duran, Björk, and Morrisey have identified the pair as part of their musical influences. Despite being
relatively under the radar for the past 50 years, brothers Ron and Russell Mael are ready to make themselves known.
The documentary highlights the Maels’ offbeat originality, with lengthy interviews from the brothers as well as anecdotes from Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, and other musicians. Watch the documentary
here!
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Dreamgirls takes us all back to the roaring ’60s, at the height of Motown, R&B, and soul.
The 2006 musical follows the story of the Dreamettes, a fictional three-member singing group composed of Deena (Beyonce Knowles), Effie (Jennifer Hudson), and Lorelle (Anika Noni Rose) who soon discover the high cost of fame through the personal
struggles they face on the way to the top.
The critically acclaimed film garnered multiple accolades, including the 2007 Golden Globe for Best Picture. Jennifer Hudson won both the 2007 Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress—and rightly so, as she delivers
stellar performances that you won’t hesitate doing a standing ovation for even in the comfort of your home. Watch the film
here!
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Music has the power to heal–in powerful and poignant ways that you can only imagine.
Following the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting,
Song of Parkland reveals how drama students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School harnessed the power of music and theatre with the guidance of
their drama teacher, Melody Herzfeld. They come together to bring healing to themselves, their fellow students, and their community. Watch the documentary
here!
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In the Heights is a 2021 musical drama based on the stage musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The story follows the individual lives of the members of the Washington
Heights community, a predominantly Dominican neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, New York. Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) is a bodega owner who dreams of going back to the Dominican Republic to revive his late father’s business while Vanessa (Melissa
Barrera) aspires to be a fashion designer.
Throughout the film, we witness how each character grapples with their individual challenges and even celebrates their culture and uniqueness, even in the most unlikely of times. In the Heights features songs written and composed by Miranda,
best known for his work in Broadway musical Hamilton and Disney films Moana and
Encanto. Expect catchy earworms from this film, especially if you’re familiar with Miranda’s previous work! Watch the film
here!
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