Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau

Movies for Robert Christgau...

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Title: Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Character: Self
Released: June 28, 2024
Type: Movie
John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at “the second most important event in rock and roll history” culminates in John Lennon’s first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles.
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The Minnesota Sound
Title: The Minnesota Sound
Character: Self (Village Voice)
Released: April 18, 2019
Type: Movie
Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More
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How the Beatles Changed the World
Title: How the Beatles Changed the World
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2017
Type: Movie
The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.
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Ticket to Write: The Golden Age of Rock Music Journalism
Title: Ticket to Write: The Golden Age of Rock Music Journalism
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2016
Type: Movie
Ticket to Write : The Golden Age of Rock Music Journalism is a fascinating look at the musical landscape , circa 1966 - 1981 , as told through interviews with period journalists and musicians
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Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965
Title: Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2015
Type: Movie
Bob Dylan’s rapid ascent from the basket houses of Greenwich Village to international fame.
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Punk Revolution NYC
Title: Punk Revolution NYC
Character: Himself
Released: June 19, 2012
Type: Movie
This documentary film traces the entire history of New York's punk movement; the VU years, the Warhol influence, the Dolls reign, and the handover of power to the bands who shared the sensibilities and attitude introduced to the city by Warhol and the Velvets a decade before. With the aid of performance footage, rare archive, exclusive interviews and some of the most exciting music ever recorded, this programme offers an experience of these events second only to having lived through them. Features new interviews with Richard Hell, Suicide's Alan Vega, Blondie's Gary Valentine and many more.
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Brian Eno 1971–1977: The Man Who Fell To Earth
Title: Brian Eno 1971–1977: The Man Who Fell To Earth
Released: May 17, 2011
Type: Movie
Musician, composer, producer, music theorist, singer and visual artist; probably best known for his early work with Roxy Music, his production duties for U2 & Coldplay, and as one of the principal innovators of ambient music. This documentary film – the first ever about Eno – explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 & 1977, the period that some view as his golden age. Featuring numerous exclusive interviews, contributions from a range of musicians, writers, collaborators and friends – plus performance and studio film and an abundance of the most exceptional music ever created.
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Bob Dylan: 1990-2006 - The Never Ending Narrative
Title: Bob Dylan: 1990-2006 - The Never Ending Narrative
Character: Self
Released: April 11, 2011
Type: Movie
This documentary film follows the career and music of Bob Dylan from the aftermath of his stunning 1989 comeback album Oh Mercy and follows his story up to 2006's masterpiece, Modern Times.
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Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
Title: Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2011
Type: Movie
For some aging music fans and kids with a passion for musical history, The Replacements are rock and roll defined. Gorman Bechard's remarkable history of the 'Mats takes us from their first show as the Impediments to their 1991 onstage breakup in Chicago, and everywhere in between. Bechard bravely eschews including the band's music, photos, and live footage, instead relying solely on the fans: their well-kept memories, hilarious anecdotes, and differing points of views about the foursome's wildly varied discography and infamous antics.
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Bob Dylan: 1978-1989 - Both Ends of the Rainbow
Title: Bob Dylan: 1978-1989 - Both Ends of the Rainbow
Character: Self
Released: June 10, 2008
Type: Movie
Documentary profile of Dylan's career during one of his most controversial periods - his Christian fundamentalist phase. The period covered runs from late 1978 through to what many regard as his return to form - 1989's 'Oh Mercy' - and includes rare Dylan footage alongside live and studio versions of his most pivotal songs.