A silver-tongued swindler cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying expensive musical instruments and uniforms for a planned boys' marching band. His scam is complicated by his feelings for the local librarian, who is also the only person in town who knows anything about music.

James Brown: The Man, The Music & The Message is an inspiring and entertaining program about the remarkable life of “The Godfather Soul” that features his greatest hits including “Living in America” and “I Feel Good.”

Named the best documentary film of all time by Sight and Sound, it is presented here in its entirety for the first time since its original premiere. Discovered and restored at EYE Film Institute in Amsterdam--with extensive digital treatment by Lobster Films--the 35mm print from which this edition is, in part, sourced is the only known complete version of the film. The Man with the Movie Camera features musical accompaniment by The Alloy Orchestra....

Shel Silverstein is loved by millions for his brilliant and witty poetry. But many do not realize his contributions to music, as he wrote classic songs for artists like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn. His legacy as a songwriter is celebrated here with performances by My Morning Jacket, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, and more. "...an uncommonly good line-up...whimsical but memorable compositions..."--Pitchfork.

Analyzes every song and album of Jackson's solo career, from 1979's groundbreaking "Off the Wall" to his yet-to-be released material, placing the music in its social, historical, and cultural context.

"Dan Moller grew up listening to heavy metal in the Boston suburbs. But something changed when he dug out his mother's records of 'The Art of the Fugue,' inexplicably wedged between 16 ABBA Hits and Kenny Rogers. Moller became fixated on Bach and his music, but only learned to play it for himself as an adult. In 'The Way of Bach,' Moller draws us into the strange and surprisingly funny world of the composer and his milieu. Did you know 'The Goldberg...