List: Best Music Documentary

Top Music Documentaries on Netflix

Netflix is filled with popular concert films of numerous artists that let the audience enjoy their music in a broader sense. However, a single performance is never enough to tell the whole story of a musical act or how it started a cultural movement. To experience that, you need to watch an excellent musical documentary. Fortunately, Netflix has a plethora of musical documentaries for everyone. These documentaries combine musical performances with old footage, latest interviews and place the artist into a proper context by going deep into their lives. Listed below are four great music documentaries to stream on Netflix at the moment.

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

Beyoncé is not only a pop icon; she released this musical documentary to allow her fans to take a closer look into her life. In the Beyoncé documentary on Netflix called ‘Homecoming,’ she explains the conception of her shows and how they are produced. She shows her creative process for each of her performances. She explains the importance of celebrating black culture during her sets and how crucial it was for her to emphasize the influence of HBCUs. This documentary is a lot more than just about her successful career and music; it shows Beyoncé in a unique and intimate light. This documentary breaks down the unmatchable artistry that made Beyoncé a worldwide phenomenon.

Gaga: Five Foot Two

Lady Gaga is known for her eccentric dresses and unique fashion sense, but who really is the person behind all that glitz and glam? In this musical documentary, ‘Five Foot Two,’ you will meet the Gaga of the present, who is now known as a musical powerhouse of this generation. Watch as she explains the journey of her life, whether it is her hit Super Bowl halftime show or a trip to the doctor’s office, where she had to face some hard truths. She takes the fans on a journey of discovering who she is and how what you see on screen is not always the case.

Lil Peep: Everybody’s Everything

One of the most heart-wrenching music docs on Netflix is the life and death of rapper Lil Peep. He was famous among a particular group of people while being utterly unknown to the others. On November 15th, 2017, he died due to an accidental overdose of Xanax and fentanyl when he just turned 21 not too long ago. He left behind a career while he was on his way to stardom. His fans were left heartbroken; hence, this documentary came into being to somehow fill that void. Interesting fact, his mother is the executive producer of this documentary. We get an inside look at Lil Peep’s persona outside the music industry, the struggles with his mental health, and so much more, making it the ideal tribute for him.

Taylor Swift: Miss Americana

At a young age, Taylor Swift developed a fan base that is like no other. Her adoring fans follow her every move and love her for who she is as not just a singer but a dear friend. Her documentary, ‘Miss Americana,’ gives her fans a look inside her hectic life as she tries to run through the highs and lows of her superstardom. There is plenty of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews through which you get to see her journey from a country singer in her teenage years to a global superstar. She explains her songwriting process and takes us backstage on one of her album’s tours. She explains the different struggles she had to face through all of this, such as lawsuits, haters, breaking her political silence, and so much more.