XENON PICTURES: SUGGESTED DOCUMENTARY TITLES
MUSIC
Sid Vicious Glen Matlock Don Letts
Sex Pistols’ bassist Sid Vicious was convicted of the murder of his addict girlfriend within by the press within hours of the news. Shortly thereafter, he took his own life and the case was closed by the NYPD.
Justice?
“as much about who killed Sid Vicious as who killed Nancy Spungen….an enthralling and touching story all around.”
–Monsters & Critics
Cynthia Plaster Caster, Noel Redding, Eric Burden, Jello Biafra, Pete Shelley
Artist-turned-groupie or groupie-turned-artist? Decide for yourself as Cynthia Plastercaster tells her amazing story with the help of some of the famous rockers whose “members” she has immortalized.
“Superb. Hilarious”—San Francisco Chronicle
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Tupac Shakur, Kevin Powell, Eazy E
The true story of the rise and fall of Death Row Records. As told in the words of the people who lived it, Welcome to Death Row tells the story of this enigmatic enterprise, its shadowy origins, and how it forever changed American business.
“Riveting”—The San Francisco Chronicle
Mahalia Jackson, Studs Terkel, Jessie Jackson, George Avakian, Brother John Sellers
Meet the gospel great who has influenced many of today’s pop superstars. This special edition DVD combines the outstanding documentary Mahalia Jackson: The Power & the Glory, with over two hours of vintage kinescope performances from the 1961 series, “Mahalia Jackson Sings”.
“An incredible film” – Paul McCartney
The Winans, The Commissioned, Vanessa Bell Armstrong
This powerful live concert performance by The Winans, The Commissioned (with their original line up), and Vanessa Bell Armstrong was lost for over 13 years.
“The most important group of the last 30 years in pushing the crossover of gospel into both soul and pop radio”- SoulTracks.com
Marshall Mathers (a.k.a. Eminem), Treach, Debbie Mathers, Kim Mathers, Todd Nelson
The story of rap superstar Eminem and his rise to fame, as told through interviews with family and friends. Featuring extensive interviews with his mother (the notorious Debbie Mathers who sued her son for defamation of character), his grandmother and his late Uncle Todd, as well as music industry colleagues and others who knew him in his formative years, here at last is the real 8 Mile.
HISTORICAL
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Narrated by Arthur Burghardt
This comprehensive and fully authorized documentary traces King’s life and the development of his philosophies, set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement.
“This outstanding production deserves a place in all collections”-School Library Journal
Peter Coyote (narrator), Henry Kissinger
Documents the as-yet-untold WWII story of young Jewish men and women who escaped certain death at the hands of the Nazis…and returned to fight them in Europe and North Africa. Told via the recollections of these brave men and women, the film chronicles the journey from Nazi victim, to refugee and finally, to Allied soldiers and spies.
“For all those who have not heard this story at their father’s or grandfather’s knee, and for anyone who has considered the question, ‘Why didn’t the Jews fight back?’ this is essential.” The Jewish News
Pope John Paul II
The late Pope John Paul II was one of the world’s greatest proponents of religious freedom and human rights. Based on George Weigel’s book of the same name, this is a complete and intimate portrait of an extraordinary leader.
“This thoughtful, well-made film is a timely reminder of an important, influential, profoundly affecting individual”—Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
The 332nd Fighter Group, Tuskegee Airmen, Arthur Burghardt (Narrator)
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of elite black pilots who distinguished themselves during numerous World War II combat missions over Europe is documented.
“Outstanding”
— Video Librarian