Documentary

‘My Mom Jayne’: Mariska Hargitay Investigates Jayne Mansfield’s Life (& Tragic Death) in New Doc
Read more on Mansfield’s tragic death and how it enforced new road laws.

Eddie Murphy Reveals the Strange Career Advice He Got From James Brown
In a new Apple TV+ documentary, Murphy discusses the good and bad advice he got early in his career.

‘A Rad Documentary’ Coming to Celebrate Rad Day 2025; Plus, Fun Facts About ‘Rad’
The ’80s film is a cult classic and starred Lori Loughlin pre-‘Full House.’

Cameron Crowe Talks Directing First Film ‘Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party’
The 40-year-old lost documentary is now streaming on Paramount+ with bonus found footage thanks to Tom Petty’s daughter.

Neil Young & Wife Daryl Hannah Team Up for New Tour Documentary Called ‘Coastal’
Get a glimpse at the behind-the-scenes of Young’s latest tour on the West Coast.

How to Watch ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii — MCMLXXII’ Concert Film
The legendary rock band performed in the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, with no audience.

Cheech & Chong Get Serious in New Documentary Coming to Theaters in April 2025
They open up about what led to their split.

‘Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter’ Premiering on PBS
The new documentary goes behind the scenes to tell the story of the trailblazing political journalist and feminist leader Liz Carpenter, who was the executive assistant to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.

‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Wins Major Award But Snubbed by Oscars
The documentary received a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later’ Revisits the Show That Redefined Slowhand’s Career
On January 16, 1992, he stepped onstage at Bray Studios in Windsor, Berkshire, and unwittingly made music history.

Unforgettable Stories of Heartbreak and Heroism in ‘Vietnam: The War That Changed America’
As 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War approaches, people who were directly involved in the divisive conflict share their amazing stories.

Blue Öyster Cult Finally Speak Out About ‘SNL’ “More Cowbell” Skit
Did the band really argue about cowbells while recording “Don’t Fear the Reaper”?

New ‘NFL Icons’ Season Looks at Kurt Warner, Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware & Gale Sayers
The NFL Films documentary series returns with profiles of four more Pro Football Hall of Famers.

Have a Rockin’ New Year’s Day With TCM’s Music Marathon
Get psyched for a rockin’ 2025 with this all-day lineup of music docs and musicals.

Jerry Springer Netflix Doc Reveals Bombshell Secrets of Tawdry Show — Watch Trailer (VIDEO)
A two-part documentary on The Jerry Springer Show promises to lift the lid on what really went on behind the scenes of the infamous talk show.

New Doc ‘Best Christmas Movies Ever!’ Looks Back At ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ and More
More than 50 talking heads discuss how your holiday faves were created.

Bob Mackie on Designing for Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross & Barbie
He designed Cher’s infamous Oscars gown after the diva gave him some very specific instructions.

‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’ Director on Genre’s Unique Origin and Misconceptions
“Almost all Yacht Rock is soft rock, but not all soft rock is Yacht Rock.”

New Beatles Documentary From Martin Scorsese, ‘Beatles ’64,’ Coming to Disney+ Thanksgiving Weekend
Time to remember the Fab Four’s first trip to the U.S.

Where Can You Watch the Original ‘Yacht Rock’ TV Series?
It all started with “What a Fool Believes” and a crazy, crazy parody.

BOOM! ‘It’s in the Game: Madden NFL’ Looks at the Legendary Sports Video Game
How a computer software company and a legendary football icon created one of the all-time greatest video game franchises.

Don’t Run Away From the Monty Python Movie Marathon
‘Tis but a scratch of your Friday evening to watch some of the best of the British comedy troupe coming to TCM for the first time.

Who Is the King of Yacht Rock? It’s Not Christopher Cross!?
Almost all yacht rock is soft rock, but not all soft rock is yacht rock: here’s the history behind the beloved music genre.

Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Does Not Want You to Consider Them Yacht Rock
Weigh in: Do you think Steely Dan should be classified as yacht rock?

Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall’s Son Complains Young People Have Forgotten His Famous Parents
He shared an experience he had recently at a doctor’s office.

Fleetwood Mac Documentary Is in the Works From ‘Bee Gees’ Doc Director
The band has never before been the subject of a full-length film.

Where to Watch ‘Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints,’ Schedule & Preview
Creator Matti Leshem discusses how this faith-based documentary series got the ‘Goodfellas’ director’s blessing.

Donny Osmond’s Father Instilled One Thing in Him During Time in Family Band
Donny also talks about his similarities to the late Michael Jackson.

New Elvis Presley Documentary Showcases His Frustrations With Hollywood
Elvis was not happy after trying to sustain a successful movie career.

Whatever Happened to ’90s Fitness Icon Susan Powter of ‘Stop the Insanity!’?
Do you remember ‘Stop the Insanity!’?