Don Was
Also Known As: 돈 워스, דון אדוארד פאגנסון, דון וואז
Biography: Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is an American musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as president of the American jazz label Blue Note Records.
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan USA
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Birthday: September 13, 1952
Age: 72 years old
Gender: Male
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Let There Be Drums!
Overview: Through conversations with the world's greatest drummers, director Justin Kreutzmann explores the importance of music in bringing people together.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-28
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Wiseguy
Overview: Vinnie Terranova is back, foiling a staged kidnaping of computer mogul Paul Callendar's son in order to probe possible inside information brokering. Meanwhile, McPike is having a hard time working with his young boss, who feels Terranova and McPike are dinosaurs not worth supporting.
Genres: TV Movie Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-02
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Overview: Join The Beach Boy's Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al Jardine.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-19
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A Star Is Born
Overview: Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-03
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Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Overview: Interviews with celebrities such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Dennis Hopper and Willie Nelson examine the remarkable career of actor-performer Kris Kristofferson, who successfully bridged the gap between Hollywood and Nashville. From his mastery of the "New Nashville" sound on his 1972 album "Jesus Was a Capricorn" to his role in the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Kristofferson has shown an agility that's hard to match.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Overview: On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of recording. Bringing together musical greats as far-flung as Johnny Cash and Eddie Vedder, The Clancy Brothers and Lou Reed, the four-hour show celebrated a truly remarkable lifetime of songs in front of a sold-out audience of over 18,000. Warmly dubbed the Bobfest by participant Neil Young, the show was broadcast around the world and featured a cast of musical notables performing carefully chosen and often surprising selections from the incomparable Dylan songbook. At evening's end, the man of honor himself appeared on stage and gracefully brought it all back home again. In a world where all-star celebrity gatherings have become commonplace, the Bob Dylan celebration stood out as, first and foremost, a legitimately memorable musical event.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-02
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Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Overview: The documentary film tells the story of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari through his words and those of colleagues and friends such as Bono, Sting, Brian May, Paul Young, Andrea Bocelli, Salmo, Francesco Guccini, Francesco De Gregori, Roberto Baggio, Jack Savoretti, Don Was, Randy Jackson and Corrado Rustici. A journey of the soul which, thanks to images coming from Zucchero's private archives and from the "World Wild Tour", his last and triumphant world tour, goes beyond the portrait of a successful musician reaching into the doubts and fragilities of 'man.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-23
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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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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-11
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The Freshman
Overview: After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-20
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Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Overview: The greatest untold story in Rock and Roll history as revealed by the musicians,artists and people that lived it
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-17
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American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-09-26
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The Country Bears
Overview: For Beary Barrington, The Country Bears' young #1 fan, fitting in with his all-too-human family is proving im-paws-ible. When he runs away to find Country Bear Hall and his heroes, he discovers the venue that made them famous is near foreclosure. Beary hightails it over the river and through the woods to get the Bears in the Band back together for an all-out reunion concert to save Country Bear Hall.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-07-26
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Overview: Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-14
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The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Overview: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stevie Wonder, The Eurythmics, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Katy Perry, Peter Frampton, and more.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-09
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ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Overview: Austin City Limits (ACL) heads to Nashville for a special broadcast featuring performance highlights from this year’s Americana Honors & Awards. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 premieres this Saturday, November 22, on PBS stations across the United States and includes performances from Robert Plant and Ry Cooder, among many others. The show was recorded live at the Americana Music Association's 13th Annual Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in September.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-22
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The Beach Boys and The Satan
Overview: A German documentary that explores the darker side of the Beach Boys, primarily focusing on Brian Wilson and the Pet Sounds album, with detours to the Manson Family.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-17
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Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Overview: To promote the release of his album Garth Brooks in... The Life of Chris Gaines, Garth Brooks appeared as Chris Gaines in a television "mockumentary," a version of VH1's seminal cable classic Behind the Music, featuring a totally made-up tale that just may be the greatest rock n' roll documentary ever made. This piece of art has everything that makes the story of being a rockstar fucking cool. It has childhood trauma, record label trauma, death, disfigurement, a plane crash, a car crash, sex addiction, redemption, a house fire, random unexplained commentary from Billy Joel, and more sex addiction.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-24
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Danny Collins
Overview: An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-19
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Seeing Through Paul
Overview: Ondi Timoner follows Paul Westerberg around his hometown of Minneapolis during the making of his third solo album, Suicaine Gratifaction.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-06
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Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
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Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-20
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Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Overview: Robbie Robertson. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Kia Forum, in Los Angeles, CA, featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances with an incredible lineup of superstar artists, including Trey Anastasio, Ryan Bingham, Mike Campbell, Eric Church, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Jim James, Jamey Johnson, Noah Kahan, Daniel Lanois, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Margo Price, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Allison Russell, Mavis Staples, Benmont Tench, Don Was, Bobby Weir, and Lucinda Williams.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Overview: The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony invites viewers to come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Step into the intimate setting of this first annual celebration, where icons and legends of folk music gather to share their stories and melodies. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-18
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