
Acting
Clive Davis
Born 1932-04-04 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Clive Davis was a legendary American record executive, A&R executive, record producer and lawyer. He worked for Columbia Records as an attorney, general manager and president. Davis was responsible for the record division of Columbia Pictures, and founded the music labels Arista and J.
Acting credits
7.3Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
Whitney
2018
7.1An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019
7.1An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025
5.6An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.
Diane Warren: Relentless
2025
7.4This feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah.
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
NREverybody cut footloose! From chart-topping anthems to movie soundtracks, multi-award-winning singer songwriter Kenny Loggins reflects on a career that defined a generation, tracing his life on and off stage across decades of reinvention.
Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart
2026
6.6The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.
Whitney: Can I Be Me
2017
7.0One man's search for the prolific funk legend, Sly Stone.
On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone
2017
6.7The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista Records and J Records, with a heavy dose of outstanding music sprinkled in between.
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
2017
7.1Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
2021
7.3Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo debut, Faith, then through the creation and release of his 1990 follow-up Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1. Along with documenting his creative efforts during this period, the doc will also explore his relationship with Anselmo Feleppa — who died from AIDS-related complications — as well as the death of Michael’s mother.
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
2022
9.0The iconic powerhouse Whitney Houston is remembered beyond her death at age 48 by her peers for her legendary success in both music and film.
Always Whitney Houston
2012
7.5Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always Love You pays tribute to that magnificent body of work and takes a closer look at the woman who brought it to life.Blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime talent and nurtured as an artist by legendary mentors Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston's life had all of the makings of a modern fairytale and, in many ways, it was. The singer scored a remarkable ten #1 hit singles, and even made a successful transition to the silver screen in The Bodyguard, for which she recorded her immortal version of 'I Will Always Love You'. However, behind the beautiful face and the girl next-door charm that endeared her to millions of fans, there lurked a vulnerability that brought a searing intensity to her music and, eventually, tragedy into her life.Now, for the first time on DVD, the complete saga of Whitney Houston's glorious career.
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
2012
7.0A documentary about Canadian music icon David Foster.
David Foster: Off the Record
2019
7.3This documentary covers the span of George Michael's entire career, concentrating on the formative period in the late Grammy® Award winner’s life and career, leading up to and following the making of his acclaimed, best-selling album “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1” and his subsequent, infamous High Court battle with his record label that followed, while also becoming poignantly personal about the death of his late partner and first love, Anselmo Feleppa.
George Michael: Freedom
2017
8.7An in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
2021
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, and the idea of rock album as art form. The filmmakers were provided rare, previously unseen footage from the Apple archives, and afforded complete access to their recorded music and film library.
The Beatles Revolution
2000
6.5The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021
8.2Johnny Cash: American Rebel is built around 12 essential Johnny Cash tracks spanning four decades that each deliver the passion, musicality and messages against war, injustice, racism and prejudice, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Jackson,” “San Quentin,” “Man in Black,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” “Ring of Fire” and “Hurt.” Each song illustrates a chapter in his life, as well the story of an ever-changing America from the 1950s to modern day, as told through interviews, archival concert footage, photographs and personal artifacts from the Cash family.
Johnny Cash: American Rebel
2015
7.2The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
2016
NRArchival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
NRGil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2003
8.0A creative documentary about the song recorded by soul-man Billy Paul in the 70's. But also about the Philly Sound, Philadelphia, racism, cocaine, money and fame in the life and love of a beautiful elderly couple.
Am I Black Enough for You
2009
NRFunk legend Sly Stone disappeared from the limelight for more than 20 years. Musicians and the media tried to find the recluse but failed. In 2005 Willem Alkema started searching for Sly. Sly didn't want to be found or filmed, but Willem didn't give up and finally followed Sly in his first steps on stage in decades.
Coming Back for More
2009
Behind the camera
7.0The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
2022
7.5Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always Love You pays tribute to that magnificent body of work and takes a closer look at the woman who brought it to life.Blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime talent and nurtured as an artist by legendary mentors Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston's life had all of the makings of a modern fairytale and, in many ways, it was. The singer scored a remarkable ten #1 hit singles, and even made a successful transition to the silver screen in The Bodyguard, for which she recorded her immortal version of 'I Will Always Love You'. However, behind the beautiful face and the girl next-door charm that endeared her to millions of fans, there lurked a vulnerability that brought a searing intensity to her music and, eventually, tragedy into her life.Now, for the first time on DVD, the complete saga of Whitney Houston's glorious career.
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
2012