Movies: Aretha Franklin

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine....

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 ...

A feature documentary about Paul Shaffer, best known David Letterman’s longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader....

This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate America—with the music of the counterculture, including the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffett....

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised....

The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history....

Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry....

Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who's trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two ...

A concert performance by "Lady Soul" Aretha Franklin, as well as Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony and Jill Scott. From Radio City Music Hall in New York....

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Ban...

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the entertainer’s life through his personal archives and clips from his classic films....

This concert shows very rare and unique footage of Aretha in a very productive and creative part of her career....

All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and ...

Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more than three decades. Now, from the critically acclaimed PBS series "Soundstage," Aretha gives one of her most memorable performances and demonstrates why...

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an enduring Maryland legend, of the ve...

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons....

In 1968, Aretha Franklin toured Europe for the first time and also gave an exclusive concert at WDR Studio L. The WDR recording of the "Queen of Soul" concert comes from the "Swing In" series, which was moderated by Siegfried Schmidt-Joos. He also in...

When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory....

This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, E...

A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy....