Lou Adler

Sam Cooke: Legend

Sam Cooke, Lou Adler

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

Carole King: Natural Woman

George Scott

Carole King, James Taylor

Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman delves into her life and career. New interviews with friends and colleagues, including fellow songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Tapestry producer Lou Adler, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, daughter and manager Sherry Goffin Kondor, lyricists Toni Stern and Carole Bayer Sager, and former manager Peter Asher, complete the biographical tapestry.

California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas

Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips

This special celebrates the harmonious pop-rock group, blending full-performance clips, rare home movies and exclusive interviews with the members.

The Wrecking Crew

Denny Tedesco

Lou Adler, Herb Alpert

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Bob Smeaton

Lou Adler, Keith Altham

An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.

Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell

Matt O'Casey

Meat Loaf, Amanda Aday

Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his childhood of domestic violence, through a decade of rejection by record companies to global fame, bust-ups and a major comeback.

20 Feet from Stardom

Morgan Neville

Darlene Love, Lisa Fischer

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show

Jonathan Adams, Lou Adler

This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously available elsewhere) with all the usual suspects involved in the making of the cult film.

a/k/a Tommy Chong

Josh Gilbert

Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin

Documentary about Tommy Chong's federal prosecution under the Bush administration for selling bongs over the Internet.

You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story

George Scott

Carole King, Lou Adler

Documentary telling, in her own words, the story of Carole King's upbringing in Brooklyn and the subsequent success that she had.

Echo in the Canyon

Andrew Slater

Jakob Dylan, Tom Petty

A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.

Up in Smoke

Lou Adler

Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong

An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

Lou Adler

Diane Lane, Ray Winstone

Corrine Burns retreats far into plans for her band, The Fabulous Stains, after her mother's death.

Making of The Fabulous Stains

Sarah Jacobson

Diane Lane, Christine Lahti

A making-of short about Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains featuring interviews with cast and crew.