We’re living in the era of the music documentary. From the big screen to streaming to social media, films about our favourite artists are everywhere. But where to start? Well, Myf and Zan have done God’s work and watched a bunch of them.

Inspired by the great lineup of music docos on the Melbourne International Film Festival program, this week Myf and Zan are talking about some of their faves.

There’s new films about electro punk pioneer Peaches and cult Irish hip-hop act Kneecap; films that chart the rise and fall of icons like ABBA and Whitney Houston; and there’s those goosebump-inducing moments on film that capture transcendent performers at their peak.

Melbourne International Film Festival: https://miff.com.au/

Double J’s 19 music documentaries you can (legally) stream for free right now: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/stream-music-documentaries-free/12178630

ABBA: Against the Odds: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abba-against-the-odds

Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender/1350182979700

Whitney: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/whitney

20 Feet From Stardom: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/20-feet-from-stardom/1985674819552

Blasko: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/blasko/video/AC1541H001S00

The Greatest Night In Pop: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81720500?src=tudum

Wham: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81137188?src=tudum

ABC Logie Awards Nominees 2024: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/1374

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