We all know and love musicians, but most of us don't really know what goes on in their lives. Although they may seem to live a life of glitz and glamour, many have hidden secrets that we know little about -and this is precisely why we're so obsessed with them.
In this article, we'll touch upon five of the most popular musician documentaries that give us an honest look into each of these stars' private lives. From pop icons like Madonna and Lady Gaga to oldies country stars such as Bob Dylan, you're sure to get an inside scoop that you won't want to miss!
Stefani Germanotta is the singer and songwriter we know as Lady Gaga. This 2017 documentary film by Chris Moukarbel offers a behind-the-scenes insight into her life, following her journey as she prepares for both her fifth album 'Joanne' and an iconic Super Bowl halftime show. Gaga: Five Foot Two provides viewers with an honest look at Stefani's vulnerabilities, humor, talent, and wit - outside of her well-known pop diva persona.
Director Brett Morgan achieved immense success with Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck by using personal footage from the Cobain family archives to create an intimate portrait of Nirvana's leadman. This innovative approach allowed for audiences to gain a greater understanding of music legend Kurt Cobain as he was outside the studio - as a husband, father, and friend. Morgan deftly weaves together the threads of Cobain's musical talent, tragedies, and family life with unearthed demos, home videos, and personal notebooks to create a full portrait of the enigmatic frontman of one of the biggest rock bands of his generation.
The pop icon's behind-the-scenes life during her 1990 Blond Ambition tour is revealed in this 2-hour documentary that has become one of the most watched musician documentaries of all time. The singer endorsed the filmmaker Alek Keshishian to record footage as she looked back on the tour that got her threats of arrests for 'lewd behavior' in Canada and a ban from the pope in Italy.The camera lens focuses on Madonna as she parties backstage with famous admirers, rumored paramours, and scandalous relationships with her backup dancers. The pop star has offered a no-holds-barred look into her life behind the stage-- an intelligent businesswoman, media sex symbol, performer, musician, dancer global superstar.
The highly acclaimed director, Martin Scorcese, is at the center of this project called "No Direction Home". This film tells the personal story of Nobel Laureate and one of history's greatest songwriters in intimate detail.
Dylan's early life is explored through interactions with loved ones and home footage in Scorcese's latest film. Ambitiously depicting Dylan as a quiet, intelligent man who was weary of his newfound fame, the camera does not shy away from showing the humble beginnings of one of America's most impactful musicians.
With Taylor Swift's re-recorded music dominating the charts once again, now is the perfect time to talk about the Lana Wilson documentary about the global superstar. In this 85-minute long Netflix documentary, the award-winning singer-songwriter addresses her fans worldwide and their comfort-drawn relationship towards her music. She portrays herself in almost a maternal light.
The camera tells the story of Taylor Swift's life, both on stage and off, as she becomes increasingly aware of her power to influence change. The documentary follows her journey as she is greeted by screaming fans, boards private jets, opens up about her battle with body dysmorphia and eating disorders, sexual assault trial, and comments on the never-ending media scrutiny about her love life. It is not only an exploration of the star's legacy but also a story of someone who was previously apolitical embracing their ability to create change.
