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The Confessions of R. Crumb

A BBC documentary about cartoonist R. Crumb. This precedes the Terry Zwigoff film bio “Crumb” by seven years. Nowhere near as in-depth or powerful as the Zwigoff film, but probably an enjoyable view for fellow R. Crumb devotees nonetheless.

John Fante: A Sad Flower in the Sand

“A SAD FLOWER IN THE SAND” is the first major film documentary about a largely unsung writer of the twentieth century: John Fante, the renegade author whose highly autobiographical novels illustrate his deep-rooted love of Los Angeles and his struggles…

Oasis: The Making of ‘Definitely Maybe’

A documentary about the making of Oasis’ first record “Definitely Maybe,” released in August 1994. It was an immediate commercial and critical success in the UK, having followed on the heels of singles “Supersonic,” “Shakermaker” and “Live Forever.”

Gene Vincent: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer in the UK

A camera follows Gene Vincent, who had a top ten hit with “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” on a tour of the UK in 1969. Vincent pioneered Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rockabilly.

What’s Up, Fatlip?

Director Spike Jonze shot a documentary about Fatlip, one part of the rap group The Pharcyde, in 2003 while making a video for him.

‘Flyin’ Cut Sleeves’: Bronx Street Gangs from 1960s

“Flyin’ Cut Sleeves” presents alternating portrayals, from the past and the present, of former street gang presidents in the Bronx. The project grew out of the experiences of Rita Fecher, the film’s co-producer, who taught in a South Bronx school…

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