Popular Music Movies on The Roku Channel - Page 22

Evan Straw

2010

Evan Straw

2010
4
When her husband is killed in an auto accident, Alice Marsh moves far from home to start a new life. She falls in love with an old house in Massachusetts which she buys. Built in the 1700's and made of stone, it is known by the townspeople as the "Evan Straw" house. She tells her visiting aunt, Gert, of it's history and they both take it lightly. As time goes on, strange things start to happen to Alice while she's in the house. Finally, she calls in a psychic medium, Leocardia Tomas, to try to contact the spirit. As the spirit becomes more erratic and threatening, a ghost hunter named Peter Yakov is summoned to get to the bottom of why Evan Straw still haunts the house. The answer to the mystery is unexpected by everyone.
Janet Jackson: Exposed

2007

Janet Jackson: Exposed

2007
9.5
Explore the life and music, along with the triumphs and trials, of Janet Jackson in this compelling documentary, which doesn't shy away from discussing her family problems or the Super Bowl halftime fiasco. The youngest girl of a famous musical family, Jackson struggled to make it on her own, beginning her singing career as a child. Eventually, she collaborated with numerous musical icons and gained fame as a pop and R&B star in her own right.
Butterfly Crush

2010

Butterfly Crush

2010
5
Butterfly Crush is a modern love story, starring award winning Australian actress Amelia Shankley, and set against the backdrop of the Sydney music industry. The song and dance duo, Butterfly Crush are about to break big, and are up for the Australasian Song Awards, but their chance at success is jeopardized when half of the duo; Eva, gets involved with a Kings Cross cult, the “Dreamguides”, deep into astrology and virtual dreaming. Moana must risk everything to save her, in this brand new contemporary feature about music and love.
Bob Dylan Revealed

2011

Bob Dylan Revealed

2011
10
As Bob Dylan turns 70, a true portrait of the reclusive "voice of the generation" is revealed through exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen photos and films of Dylan's 50-year career.
B.B. King Standing Room Only

2010

B.B. King Standing Room Only

2010
5
He's reigned as the "King of the Blues" since the early '50s, yet B.B. King continues to wear the crown with dignity and class. This outstanding performance was recorded at the Trump Marina Hotel on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. B.B. delivers the goods on classics. This performance once again confirms that B.B. King is an American institution who deserves his rightful place among other American music icons such as Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
John Lennon: Love Is All You Need

2010

John Lennon: Love Is All You Need

2010
2
This incredible documentary features in-depth contributions from wives Yoko Ono and Cynthia Lennon, son Julian Lennon and many previously unseen interviews with John himself. Through rare footage, we learn of his rise to fame with the Beatles, his divorce from Cynthia, his first meeting with Yoko, split-up of the band, and his decision to become a solo artist and advocate for world peace.
Iron Maiden and The New Wave of British Heavy Metal

2008

Iron Maiden and The New Wave of British Heavy Metal

2008
10
Iron Maiden And The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal uncovers the beginning of the genre, its rise to popularity and eventual decline. It's a fascinating history with interviews from band members from that era and journalists who covered the scene. There's also tons of rare video and photos that are interesting and historically important. In addition to Iron Maiden, who remain one of the hugest names in metal today, some of the bands covered in this DVD include Tygers Of Pan Tang, Saxon, Girlschool, Samson, Diamond Head and many others. If you're into metal history, Iron Maiden And The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal is an essential DVD. The two hours fly by as you get engrossed in this very interesting, entertaining and educational DVD.
Blue Montana Skies

1939

Blue Montana Skies

1939
2
Gene Autry follows a clue written on a rock by his murdered partner and discovers a fur smuggling operation near the Canadian border.
Mexicali Rose

1939

Mexicali Rose

1939
6
Gene Autry and his sidekick Frog look into a phony oil scam being perpetrated on a mission orphanage.
Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

1940

Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

1940
4
Gene inherits a meat-packing plant, then faces stiff competition from snooty Ann Randolph, rival owner determined to do him in.
The Angel

1969

The Angel

1969
10
A Spanish singer, known as "El Ángel", owner of a nightclub, lives a double life as an expert in alarms for gangs of thieves. In his last robbery, he betrays his partners, and his lover is kidnapped and he is blackmailed. Thinking that she has betrayed him, he abandons her to her fate. Finally, she committed suicide. El Ángel reconsiders his life and decides to become a monk. But his former life will meet him within the walls of the monastery.
Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002

Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002
6.5
Overcoming Kallman’s Syndrome, prejudice, self-destruction and powerful enemies in the music industry, rediscovered jazz legend Jimmy Scott recounts his rise and fall and rise again as one of the most distinctive vocalists of his time.
Barbed Wire

1952

Barbed Wire

1952
5
A cattle buyer, a federal agent and a newswoman snip a railroad plot.
Led Zeppelin: The Origin of the Species

2006

Led Zeppelin: The Origin of the Species

2006
6
For sheer power and audacity, no group in rock 'n' roll rivals the legendary Led Zeppelin. This documentary explores the early days of the band, from their formation up through the release of their first two albums. Featuring rare footage, interviews with the band's contemporaries and live cuts of classic Zepp hits such as "Whole Lotta Love" and "Communication Breakdown," this film traces the path the group traveled to international superstardom.
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

2006

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

2006
6
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.
Iron Maiden - Hellfest 2023

2023

Iron Maiden - Hellfest 2023

2023
Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

1979

Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

1979
9
The two musical masters swing out.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Country Lovin'

2023

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Country Lovin'

2023
They met by chance but, alas, it was bad timing. He proposed in a trailer dressing room. She responded with lipstick kisses on a mirror. A blending of music and marriage that defies time. Soul 2 Soul. The best goes on.
The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

2023

The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

2023
Merging world-class music with intimate conversations in the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, The Journey is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters.
Linda and the Mockingbirds

2020

Linda and the Mockingbirds

2020
A road movie with music. A song-soaked, foot-stomping trip straight to the heart of what it means to be Mexican, and to be American, and the complex joy of being both at the same time.