Chuck Berry
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Charles Edward Anderson Berry was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who pioneered rock and roll.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: October 18, 1926
Age: 98 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: March 18, 2017
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Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Overview: A live concert that brings together the performances of Little Richard and other great artists like Chuck Berry and Billy Halley.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-12-31
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Rock, Rock, Rock!
Overview: Teenage Dori can't convince her father to buy her a gown so she decides to get the money together herself in time for the prom.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-12-26
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Class Reunion
Overview: Lizzie Borden High's class of '72 are going through the motions at their tenth-year reunion, until deranged alum Walter Baylor, driven insane by a sadistic senior-year prank, escapes from the mental institution and crashes the party. When guests start getting bumped off, the other alumni, including snooty yacht salesman Bob Spinnaker, class tease Bunny Packard, and class zero Gary Nash, spring into action to uncover the culprit.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-29
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That Was Rock: The T.A.M.I./T.N.T. Show
Overview: This is not actually a concert film, but a compilation of two concert films, "The T.A.M.I. Show" and "The Big T.N.T. Show," both of which were shot 20 years previously.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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American Hot Wax
Overview: This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.
Genres: Drama History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-17
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Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage by Etta James, Linda Ronstadt and Julian Lennon, Berry performs his classic rock songs. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician and entertainer are on display and, in behind-the-scenes interviews, are discussed by Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springstein, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and others. There's even a rarity for Berry—a rehearsal. Archival footage from the early 1950s and a duet with John Lennon round out this portrait of a master.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-09
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Go, Johnny, Go!
Overview: Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-06-01
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1955, Seven Days of Fall
Overview: This documentary chronicles the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers/New York Yankees World Series, and is based upon the poem, "1955" by James T. Crawford.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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The T.A.M.I. Show
Overview: Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols – representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit – packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-11-14
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Sweet Toronto
Overview: Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-11-22
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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Overview: An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-30
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Rock this Town
Overview: An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene, Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s & ‘70s. Rock stars come and go but live music is here to stay!
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-24
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Let the Good Times Roll
Overview: Documentary of a 1950s rock and roll revival show, with split-screen editing to rival Woodstock.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-05-25
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Mister Rock and Roll
Overview: Alan Freed is "Mr. Rock and Roll" as he sets out to prove that rock 'n' roll doesn't cause juvenile delinquency. Terrific original rock 'n' roll legends perform their classics!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-10-16
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Overview: Presenting of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-19
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Rat Pack
Overview: In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford together form the "rat pack": they sing the most popular hits of the moment, star in the most profitable Hollywood films and are already making a splash on television . This documentary, produced by a recognized specialist in the history of Hollywood, recounts the exceptional destiny of this informal group which flirted with the greats of this world, notably through Sinatra, personal friend of American President Kennedy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-01-11
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When the Music's Over
Overview: Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-14
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Rockin' in the USA
Overview: Twenty-two rare German television appearances from 1960s and '70s American rock and blues acts are featured on this disc, making it a veritable time capsule of rock 'n' roll. Includes performances by The Doors, The Beach Boys, Blood Sweat & Tears, Canned Heat, Chuck Berry, B.B. King, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Chicago, The Steve Miller Band, Little Feat, MC5 and Captain Beefheart.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-30
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This Could Be the Night
Overview: To earn extra money, a prim schoolteacher takes a second job as secretary to the uncouth owner of a boisterous nightclub.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-05-14
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Black Note
Overview: Figures and musicians connected by black culture across the City of Manchester catalogue their history, personal experiences and ideology
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-14
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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Overview: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at “the second most important event in rock and roll history” culminates in John Lennon’s first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-28
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Chuck Berry: Live at the Roxy
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Overview: Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-18
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The Beach Boys
Overview: A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-21
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Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Overview: A pioneer in the world of rock-'n'-roll guitar, Chuck Berry has created a legacy that spans decades. Berry performs some of his greatest hits and all-time favorites in this concert video that was filmed on September 13, 1969 at 'Toronto Rock'n'Roll Revival.' The Concert includes the songs "Rock and Roll Music," "Long Live Rock and Roll," "Johnny B. Goode," "Promised Land," "Carol," "Hoochie Koochie Man," "Maybellene," "Too Much Monkey Business," "Reelin' and Rockin'," "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "In the Wee, Wee Hours."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-10
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Overview: Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-02
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Chuck Berry in Concert
Overview: Legendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performs at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972. Johnny B Goode, Roll Over Beethoven and Nadine are just some of the highlights of this concert, shown in an extended cut. This version includes, for the first time, an epic rendition of My Ding-a-Ling that carries all before it and raises innuendo to an art form.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-07-22
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The London Rock and Roll Show
Overview: Filmed record of a major rock and roll festival held at Wembley Stadium, London, in August 1972. London Rock and Roll Show begins with excerpts from numerous "warm-up" performers shown singing either covers of 1950s hits, or original tunes, including a performance by Screaming Lord Sutch that threatens to end the concert prematurely when he brings a stripper on stage. The main concert segment begins with Bo Diddley and continues with a string of other major performers including Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bill Haley and His Comets. The concert ends with an extended performance by Chuck Berry, who at the time was enjoying major chart success in Britain and the US with his "My Ding-a-Ling" (although he does not perform that song in this film). Mick Jagger also appears in several non-musical interludes in which he is interviewed about the performers.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Overview: In 1985, Bo Diddley put together a band that included Ron Wood, John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood, Kenny Jones, Carmine Appice, John Lodge, Ronnie Lane, Carl Wilson, and members of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Chicago, Quiet Riot, and Three Dog Night. He cooked them all a barbecue dinner, and then they put on a show. It's a 55-minute Rand B jamfest.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-25
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Alice in the Cities
Overview: German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1974-05-17
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Jazz on a Summer's Day
Overview: Set at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, this documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to Gospel. It's a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-03-28
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Most Famous Hits: Chuck Berry - Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: Featuring live footage from the Toronto Rock & Roll Revival music festival 1969.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Overview: An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-04
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Chuck Berry: Brown Eyed Handsome Man
Overview: "Chuck Berry-Brown Eyed Handsome Man" is a collection of performances by the greatest rock icons in history performing their favorite songs by their self-proclaimed hero Chuck Berry. For the first and possibly the only time ever you will see full performances from the legends of rock and roll honoring the man they agree started it all. The program is a historic record of the decades-long and continuing impact for the father of Rock 'N Roll. We are proud to present in just one program these superstars of Rock; The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Lynne, and more, all filmed at the heights of their own careers performing the work of Chuck Berry.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-11
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Daytime Revolution
Overview: For one extraordinary week in February 1972, the Revolution WAS televised. DAYTIME REVOLUTION takes us back in time to the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono descended upon a Philadelphia broadcasting studio to co-host the iconic Mike Douglas Show, at that time the most popular show on daytime television, with a national audience of 40 million viewers each week. What followed was five unforgettable episodes of television, with Lennon and Ono at the helm and Douglas gamely keeping the show on track.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-09
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The Sparks Brothers
Overview: Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.
Genres: Documentary Music Comedy History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-18
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Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express
Overview: TV special with Ron Reagan as the owner of the Redeye Express, a nightclub featuring comedy acts, music and celebrities portrayed by the Krofft puppets.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-09
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Merci Dorothée !
Overview: A spectacular evening hosted by Nikos Aliagas to honor the legendary Dorothée, who shaped the childhood of millions in France. Today’s stars, who grew up with her, will pay tribute alongside the iconic figures of 'Club Dorothée' and classic sitcoms. Featuring rare archival footage, emotional memories, musical performances, and surprises, this documentary revisits the unmatched career of a true television phenomenon—record-breaking audiences, sold-out concerts, and a lasting cultural impact. A nostalgic journey celebrating an icon, culminating in the reveal of her brand-new song.
Genres: Family Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2025-01-24
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60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
Overview: A celebration of some of the biggest names in music, offering an epic compilation of 60 songs performed over the past 60 years to celebrate BBC Two's diamond anniversary. All the performances featured originated on BBC Two and have formed an important part of the channel's output over its 60-year history. Featuring such musicians as Joni Mitchell, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, Stormzy, Sam Smith, Kylie Minogue, Bob Marley, Blondie and Queen.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-04-20
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Hodgepodge
Overview: Andrew Richter shares odd celebrity encounters from his years of working in hotels.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-04-30
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Like A Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
Overview: Suzanne Joe Kai’s intimate documentary shows us how the Rolling Stone writer and editor defined the cultural zeitgeist of the ’60s and ’70s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-13
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