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Certification15 Our Rating

A reverential tribute to the wacko and anarchic master-blaster of Gonzo Journalism; from his early days as investigative reporter and writer of 'Hell's Angels', his drug-fueled 'Fear and Loathing' episodes, the '68 Chicago convention, his bid to become sheriff of Aspen, Colorado, his coverage of the 1972 George McGovern campaign and onto his eventual decline as a writer. A must see for anyone interested in finding out more about this unique character who has so enlivened us with his writings. find out more...

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'Scott Walker: 30 Century Man' explores the man's music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip, mega-stardom in Britain's swinging 60s pop scene and finally his transformation into a lyricist of true genius. Featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and fans including amongst others, David Bowie, Radiohead, Jarvis Cocker, Brian Eno, Damon Albarn and Neil Hannon. A fascinating portrait of the ultimate cult artist. find out more...

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In his directorial debut, Mike Myers documents the astounding career of Hollywood insider, the loveable Shep Gordon, who fell into music management by chance after moving to LA straight out of college, and befriending Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. Shep managed rock stars such as Pink Floyd, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass and Alice Cooper, and later went o find out more...


Certification12 Our Rating

An artful documentary about the life of Daniel Johnson, singer/songwriter, artist, cartoonist and general artistic genius, but a man sadly afflicted with a severe mental illness that makes him totally self-delusional and an occasional danger to both himself and others. Daniel, raised in a Christian fundamentalist family in deepest West Virginia, amongst many of his fantasies, sees Devils everywhere, and with his overblown self-importance, not helped by his legions of admirers, vying with his low find out more...

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A revealing documentary, comprising archive footage of his life and interviews with friends, family and fellow musicians, about the boarding-school boy who grew up abroad, did the hippy art-school thing, embraced Ladbroke Grove's '70s squat scene, cut his hair, fronted The 101ers and The Clash, appeared in a bunch of hip movies and then became a standard-bearer for world music. find out more...

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Stunning, critically acclaimed documentary biopic of probably the most famous boxer in history, Muhammad Ali. This is a riveting portrait of a man who had a profound effect on all around him. Much, much more than just a boxing movie, "When We Were Kings" is a master class in greatness! Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Thomas Hauser and Spike Lee are included as talking heads and the DVD version contains several extra treats, namely the complete coverage of the 'Rumble in the Jungle' and also the find out more...