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The Doors (Special Edition)The Doors (Special Edition)
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Val Kilmer gives an oscar worthy performance in this film directed by Oliver Stone about the life and death of Jim Morrison.
Ray (Full Screen Edition)Ray (Full Screen Edition)
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Jamie Foxx won "best actor" for his performance as Ray Charles.
Velvet GoldmineVelvet Goldmine
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Fantasy/reality that deals with some truth to the pioneers of the glamrock movement founded by David Bowie, Lou reed, Iggy Pop, Gary Numan, and Queen. Placebo makes a special appearence in this film. Produced by Michael Stipe of R.E.M.
Sid & NancySid & Nancy
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An incredible early performance by the world's most legendary charachetr actor (Gary Oldman). Based on the life and death of Sid Vicious of The Sex Pistols.
Immortal BelovedImmortal Beloved
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Another amazing performance by gary Oldman as he portrays Ludwig van Beethoven.
AmadeusAmadeus
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Academy award winning picture about the crazed symphony composer.
Control (The Miriam Collection)Control (The Miriam Collection)
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Verry well acted film about Ian Curtis (the lead singer of Joy Division). Many people credit Ian Curtis as the founder of post punk, goth, and indie rock. Verry dark, and verry depressing. One of the best films on this list.
Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition)Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition)
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jauquin hoenix gives an oscar nominated performance in his performanve as Johnny Cash. Reese witherspoon win's best acctress for her performance as June Carter.
HendrixHendrix
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A Verry well acted film by Wood harris that never got recognized.
Great Balls of Fire!Great Balls of Fire!
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Based on the controversial life of Jerry Lee Lewis.
8 Mile (Widescreen Edition)8 Mile (Widescreen Edition)
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Eminem plays a charchter based on himself.
Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (Full Screen Edition)Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (Full Screen Edition)
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50 cent does the same.
Last DaysLast Days
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A bizaare film that deals with the last days of Kurt Kobain.
La BambaLa Bamba
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An amzingly well acted film about 1950's chicano icon Richie Valens.
Stoned (Unrated Widescreen Edition)Stoned (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
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ll about the eraly days of The Rolling Stones before the original singer (pre-Mick Jagger) died of a drug overdose in his swimming pool.
Dreamgirls (Full Screen Edition)Dreamgirls (Full Screen Edition)
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n part based on The supremes/Diana Ross.
Beyond the SeaBeyond the Sea
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Kevin Spacey does a fantastic job as Bobby Darin.
Elvis: The Mini-SeriesElvis: The Mini-Series
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Decent mini series about Elvis Prestley.
SelenaSelena
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Jennifer Lopez does a fine job in this sad story about the hispanic pop star.
Coal Miner's Daughter -  25th Anniversary EditionCoal Miner's Daughter - 25th Anniversary Edition
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Verry good acting. The Life of Lorreta Lynn
De-LovelyDe-Lovely
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Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd Do an excellent job in this film about the gay legend of MGM piano melodies.