Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.

Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.

Short profiles of notable Americans.

The first in a series called "Music Hall Vanities". Pinky Tomlin sings one of his own songs and Betty Atkinson, Hollywood's first choice for majorette or jitter-bugging roles, extends her range to acrobatic dancing. The Fanchonettes dancers also stay busy.

A retrospective on the life of the legendary entertainer Elvis Presley, featuring the most significant moments of his career.

This feature documentary gives voice to various English-speaking groups in Montréal and other places in Québec as they react to the October Crisis of 1970, when Québec nationalism took a violent turn. A British diplomat had been kidnapped, a Québec cabinet minister murdered. The troops were brought in as a safeguard. This film is a vigorous reflection of the discussions and analyses of the situation that went on wherever people gathered, voicing attitudes and fears, sympathies and concerns.

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An artist with a rather unusual art-style literally uses all the men she likes for her artworks. Bodies begin to pile up in abandoned alleyways, and the case is handed out to a homicide detective to bring in the artistic serial killer.

A plan to steal a valuable work of art leads to murder.

The legendary journey of Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his breakthrough albums and live concerts.