The best Lou Adler’s movies
We present our ranking of the best Lou Adler’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Lou Adler.
20 Feet from Stardom
7.4/10
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Echo in the Canyon
7/10
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
The Wrecking Crew
7.7/10
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
7.6/10
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.
a/k/a Tommy Chong
7.3/10
Documentary about Tommy Chong's federal prosecution under the Bush administration for selling bongs over the Internet.
You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story
6.9/10
Documentary telling, in her own words, the story of Carole King's upbringing in Brooklyn and the subsequent success that she had.
Making of The Fabulous Stains
6.6/10
A making-of short about Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains featuring interviews with cast and crew.
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
7.5/10
This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously available elsewhere) with all the usual suspects involved in the making of the cult film.
Sam Cooke: Legend
8.2/10
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 gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
7.7/10
This special celebrates the harmonious pop-rock group, blending full-performance clips, rare home movies and exclusive interviews with the members.
Carole King: Natural Woman
8/10
Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman delves into her life and career. New interviews with friends and colleagues, including fellow songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Tapestry producer Lou Adler, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, daughter and manager Sherry Goffin Kondor, lyricists Toni Stern and Carole Bayer Sager, and former manager Peter Asher, complete the biographical tapestry.
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
7.6/10
Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his childhood of domestic violence, through a decade of rejection by record companies to global fame, bust-ups and a major comeback.
