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Already called the US’s “movie of the summer”, this hip-hop musical might just warm up our Aussie winter.

With a big voice and a slew of soulful hits, Aretha Franklin comes to life in this long-awaited biopic.

P!nk fans will soon get “a glimpse behind the curtain of the circus that she calls life”.

The footage from Zappa’s personal archive proves to be the film’s saving grace.

This documentary makes you stop and rethink how Britney Spears has been treated.

The New York Times TV film has brought new attention to the #FreeBritney movement, so how can Aussies join in?

Featuring a stacked voice cast and impish CGI animation, this looks like another stone-cold Ghibli classic.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the final act in a career distinguished by elegance, charisma and talent.

Peter Jackson has given Beatlemaniacs a sneak peek into the illuminating documentary’s footage.

From one hell of an impressive pile, we’ve picked the 10 best music docos so far this century.

The Bee Gees have sold more than 220 million records; here’s their story, with never-before-seen footage to boot.

With his European tour cancelled, Cave instead turned his intimate performance into a feature doco.

Kriv Stenders’ new documentary chronicles the legendary marriage of two Aussie icons.

Check these films out if you want a hard-rockin’ helping of Aussie music history.

Helen Reddy is a feminist icon and an Australian legend – but her biopic is a box-ticking exercise.

Based on a highly sought-after Blacklist script, the film hasn’t yet started production, but could be cool as ice.

Based on the life of a revolutionary Aussie songstress, the film will be available from August 28.

The legendary composer was responsible for giving the Italian spaghetti western genre its big, operatic sound.

A phenomenal selection of music documentaries are on offer.

Bring the party to your living room this weekend.

We explore this unforgettable star’s enduring legacy.

Aretha Franklin’s performance will blow you away.