During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. This documentary tells its story with footage that sat in a basement for 50 years.
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In his feature film debut, the one and only Prince stars as Kid — a musician on the rise with his band in the flourishing music scene of Minneapolis — in this iconic pop culture staple. It’s got romance. It’s got fashion. It’s got an amazing soundtrack (obviously).
Read MoreDon’t miss this nostalgic 1950s Irving Berlin musical that is absolutely overloaded with holiday cheer. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye play talented song-and-dance men befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.
Read MoreFrom Masaaki Yuasa, one of the most brilliant minds in animation, comes a new rock opera following a superstar of the 14th century who suffers a family curse. When he meets a blind musician, they form a band loved by all of Japan. But when those in power threaten to divide them, Inu-oh and Tomona must dance and sing to uncover the truth behind their creative gifts.
Read MoreBirth and death are extraordinary experiences. Life is a fleeting pleasure.
Read MoreThe movie The Wizard of Oz (1939) with the soundtrack replaced by Pink Floyd’s album The Dark Side…
Read MorePittsburgh’s own Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron are all charm in this witty and sharp musical set in post-war Paris — shown in remarkable technicolor. Don’t miss this Oscar-winning film with dreamy settings and an iconic ballet dance number.
Read MoreIt’s time to go sailing for adventure on the big blue wet thing with the muppets! Bask in the nostalgia of the retelling of Treasure Island featuring Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, and the whole crew… plus the cruise rats. 20+ years later, this movie holds up as very funny and charming and stars Tim Curry as Long John John Silver!
Read MoreDon’t miss this nostalgic, funny, and often poignant coming of age story of 15-year-old who finds himself on tour with an up and company 1970s rock band as a reporter for Rolling Stones. He navigates a world of groupies, drugs, and sex despite the objections from his overprotective mother.
Read MoreOn-Gaku is the lo-fi, arthouse rocker comedy we didn’t know we needed. An unconventional animated film coming out of Japan in 2019, On-Gaku (translates to “our sound”) follows a group of bored delinquent teens who come together to play music and discover the joy of creating something of their own. It was based on a manga created by Hiroyuki Ôhashi.
Director Kenji Iwaisawa took seven years to make On-Gaku, his first feature film, and the scrappy passion for filmmaking and classic rock is contagious.
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