Documentary

MONTEREY POP, Jimi Hendrix, 1968.

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.

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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.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, nose to nose from left: James Stewart, Donna Reed, adults left top to bottom: Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi, right top to bottom: Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, Todd Karns, Thomas Mitchell, H.B. Warner, 1946

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.

Don Ameche holding the Best Supporting Actor Oscar award for his role in Cocoon, backstage at the Academy Awards with award presenter Cher, who is wearing an unusual Bob Mackie evening gown with a feather headdress.

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.

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‘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.”

The Ed Sullivan Show The Beatles (from left: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon) in dress rehearsal, (Seaseon 17, ep. 1719, aired Feb. 9, 1964), 1948-71

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.

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Where Can You Watch the Original ‘Yacht Rock’ TV Series?

It all started with “What a Fool Believes” and a crazy, crazy parody.

It's In the Game: Madden NFL, Prime Video

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.

MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, circa Season 1, 1969-1974.

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.

Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, yacht rock graphic

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.

NEW ORLEANS - MAY 6: Donald Fagen of Steely Dan performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course May 6, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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?

THE BIG SLEEP, from left: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, 1946

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.

1975: (L-R) John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham of the rock group

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.

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints

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.

1970: Photo of Osmonds

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.

ELVIS: '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL -- Pictured: Elvis Presley during his '68 Comeback Special on NBC --

New Elvis Presley Documentary Showcases His Frustrations With Hollywood

Elvis was not happy after trying to sustain a successful movie career.

THE SUSAN POWTER SHOW, Susan Powter, 1994.

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

Do you remember ‘Stop the Insanity!’?

Mark Messier, New York Rangers

Mark Messier Relives the New York Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup in ‘Game 7’

The hockey legend is behind Prime Video’s new ‘Game 7’ documentary series.

Singer Neil Young performs onstage at the 25th anniversary MusiCares 2015 Person Of The Year Gala honoring Bob Dylan at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The annual benefit raises critical funds for MusiCares' Emergency Financial Assistance and Addiction Recovery programs

New Music Documentaries Coming Your Way in 2024-2025

Get a list of the exciting documentaries coming out soon here.

THE SKULL, Peter Cushing, 1965

‘Frankenstein’ Star Peter Cushing Will Be Resurrected by AI in New Documentary

The documentary is called ‘In Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters.’

THE MALTESE FALCON, Humphrey Bogart, 1941

Humphrey Bogart Documentary in the Works With Universal

It will be titled ‘Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes.’

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Bruce Springsteen (L) and Steven Van Zandt performs at Barclays Center on April 03, 2023 in New York City.

Stevie Van Zandt of the E Street Band Talks Five Decades of Bruce Springsteen (Exclusive)

“We continue to surprise people,” says Van Zandt, “and I think that’s a good thing.”

American actor Christopher Reeve (1952 - 2004), UK, 20th January 1984

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Christopher Reeve

The Man of Steel was also an inspiration offscreen.

Superman III Christopher Reeve, 1983

‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Documentary Expands to Theaters Nationwide

Get tickets starting in October.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24:(EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Barbra Streisand speaks onstage during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2019

Barbra Streisand Documentary: Everything We Know So Far

Another new music documentary is in the works.

Musician Bruce Springsteen performs on stage at the New York Comedy Festival and the Bob Woodruff Foundation's 9th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Event on November 10, 2015 in New York City

‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’ Coming in 2024 With Behind-The-Scenes Footage

This is gonna be good!

SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, Earth Wind & Fire, 1978

Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary Coming Soon

It will be directed by Grammy winner and Academy Award-winning artist and director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.

SUPERMAN II, (aka SUPERMAN 2), Christopher Reeve, 1980.

‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Is Deserving of Its Sundance Standing Ovation

The upcoming HBO documentary about Christopher Reeve is a real tearjerker.

Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens and William Reeve attend the

Christopher Reeve’s Kids Talk Doc & Their ‘Superman’ Dad

They talked about seeing him for the first time after his accident.

American actors Christopher Reeve (1952 - 2004) and Robin Williams pose backstage at the People's Choice Awards, March 1979

Robin Williams Was Christopher Reeve’s First Hospital Visitor After Accident & Made Him Laugh With This Weird Joke

The two actors had a long friendship, dating back to college.