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The show was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City in January 2011, immediately following the conclusion of its wildly successful Broadway engagement. The HBO special is filled with subversive humor and childlike wonder based both on Reubens' original stage show The Pee-wee Herman Show and the Emmy-winning Saturday morning television show Pee-wee's Playhouse that quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
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Filmmaker Les Blank considered this free-form feature documentary about singer-songwriter Leon Russell, filmed between 1972 and 1974 while Blank was living at the Russell/Shelter records recording studio compound on Grand Lake of the Cherokees in NE Oklahoma, but unreleased due to creative differences and music clearance problems, to be one of his greatest accomplishments. Includes scenes of Russell and his band and others performing, both in concert...
3) Blues
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"The blues genre is based on the blues form but possesses other characteristics such as specific lyrics, bass lines and instruments. Blues can be subdivided into several subgenres ranging from country to urban blues that were more or less popular during different periods of the 20th century. Best known are the Delta, Piedmont, Jump and Chicago blues styles. World War II marked the transition from acoustic to electric blues and the progressive opening...
4) Finding Fela
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Finding Fela tells the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's life, his music, his social and political importance. He created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, using that forum to express his revolutionary political opinions against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. His influence helped bring a change towards democracy in Nigeria and promoted Pan Africanist politics to the world. The power and potency of Fela's message is completely...
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The Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon comes to the big screen. Composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles is Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim part of herself. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.
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Legendary Opera stars from the Golden Age of Television. Many performances were released for the first time. All were newly remastered from Voice of Firestone telecasts, 1949-1963, and issued for the first time with English subtitles. Arias from Aida, Semiramide, Faust, Don Pasquale, Barber of Seville, etc., sung by Leontyne Price, Joan Sutherland, Jussi Bjoerling, Richard Tucker, Hilde Gueden, Cesare Siepi, Leonard Warren, Jan Peerce, Rise Stevens,...
10) Don't look back
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The legendary documentarian finds Dylan in London during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic artist and marked a turning point in his career. In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century's greatest artists thrust into the spotlight, Dylan is surrounded by teen fans; gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists; and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.
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Legendary Opera stars from the Golden Age of Television. Many performances were released for the first time. All were newly remastered from Voice of Firestone telecasts, 1950-1963, and issued for the first time with English subtitles. Arias and duets from La Bohème, La Gioconda, Die Walküre, The Merry Widow, Romeo and Juliet, Mignon, Faust, Carmen, Ernani, Andrea Chenier, etc., sung by Renata Tebaldi, Birgit Nilsson, Franco Corelli, Lauritz Melchior,...
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On the 25th anniversary of the musical hit "Les Misérables," original producer Cameron Mackintosh staged a spectacular concert version of the musical in London's O2 Arena. Seen by over 57 million people in 42 countries and 21 languages, "Les Misérables" is one of the world's most popular musicals. In celebration of 25 incredible years, this momentous occasion was marked by a host--over 500 actors and musicians, a star studded cast, a reunion of...
13) Amazing grace
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A documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin's album 'Amazing grace' at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles, in January 1972.
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Sting's 57th & 9th World Tour celebrates his first rock/pop album in more than a decade. This concert reflects the impulsive energy of the 57th & 9th album recording sessions. Blistering performances of new songs including the infectious, guitar driven "I can't stop thinking about you," and the anthemic "50,000," alongside classics from The Police, as well as Sting's illustrious solo career, showcase the full range of his musical styles and songwriting...
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A chronicle of the recording session of the cast album of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Company. Includes interviews with record producer Thomas Z. Shepard; composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim; musical director Harold Hastings; producer/director Harold Prince; and playwright George Furth.