Music documentaries have a unique way of taking us behind the scenes, teaching us something new about our favorite musicians, and helping us understand how they got to be famous. Fortunately, Hulu has a vast library of documentaries that cover everything from legendary rock bands to groundbreaking hip-hop artists. Let's take a look at some of our favorites right now.
Our favorite music documentaries
The Honorable Shyne
Moses Michael Levi Barrow, known professionally as Shyne, is a Belizean rapper and politician whose life journey from music stardom to political leadership is the focus of the Hulu documentary The Honorable Shyne. It addresses Shyne's renewed criticisms of his former mentor, Sean "Diddy" Combs, particularly in light of recent allegations against Combsf and provides an in-depth look at his journey from the music industry to political leadership.
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band looks at the life and legendary live performances of The Boss Bruce Springsteen. It features behind-the-scenes footage from their 2023-2024 world tour, including rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips, and personal reflections from Springsteen himself.
The documentary highlights the band's preparation process, which highlights how dedicated the entire team is to their craft.
The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile
The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile is a 2022 documentary that chronicles the resurgence of country music legend Tanya Tucker. It captures Tucker's collaboration with singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile as they create Tucker's first album in a decade and highlights their strong friendship. The film features lots of great music and is fun to watch.
Zappa
Zappa" is a 2020 documentary directed by Alex Winter that offers an in-depth exploration of the life and work of Frank Zappa, the prolific American musician, composer, and bandleader who many regard as one of the greatest composers of our time.
It examines his contributions to various musical genres, including rock, jazz, and orchestral compositions. It also examines his dedication to protecting artistic freedom and features rare footage and interviews that shed light on his creative process and personal life.
Bad Reputation
Bad Reputation is a 2018 documentary that looks at the life of iconic female rocker Joan Jett. It follows her journey from founding The Runaways to her success with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, highlighting her influence on the music industry and her role as a feminist pioneer. It features interviews with several notable artists, including Debbie Harry, Iggy Pop, and Billie Joe Armstrong, as well as plenty of rare footage.
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