Jerry Wexler
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 10, 1917
Deathday: August 15, 2008
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995-03-06
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-06
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The Soul of Stax
1994-01-01
The Soul of Stax
Overview: "Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
1988-08-22
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Overview: Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-22
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WHAM!
2023-06-27
WHAM!
Overview: Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-27
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Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan
2006-02-07
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan
Overview: In 2003 an all-star cast of gospel singers took Bob Dylan's gospel compositions and created a GRAMMY-nominated album. Now Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan features roof-raising performances by these spirited artists while documenting the making of the album of the same name, interweaving bracing reinterpretations with interviews of these celebrated gospel artists. It also presents commentary by musicians including Jim Keltner, Spooner Oldham, Fred Tackett, and Regina McCrary, who recorded and performed with Bob Dylan during his gospel period. Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler and respected music journalists Paul Williams and Alan Light also offer insights on this fascinating body of work
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-07
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That Rhythm, Those Blues
1988-10-21
That Rhythm, Those Blues
Overview: A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-21
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Dusty
1994-05-02
Dusty
Overview: A career retrospective celebrating the timeless music of one of the world's greatest singer–Dusty Springfield. For the first time, Dusty contributes to her own intriguing story with plenty of outrageous assistance from hosts Jennifer Sanders and Dawn French.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-02
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