Cast: David Byrne
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring David Byrne. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 17
American Utopia
2020 · Documentary · 105 min. · United States
Direction Spike Lee
Cast David Byrne
Synopsis Spike Lee documents the former Talking Heads frontman's brilliant, timely 2019 Broadway show, based on his recent album and tour of the same name.
7.8
223 votes
7.8
223 votes
Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies
2012 · Documentary · 101 min. · United States
Direction Joe Berlinger
Cast Paul Simon · Peter Gabriel · David Byrne
Synopsis Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the journey of his Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime.
7.3
37 votes
7.3
37 votes
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
1998 · Documentary · 73 min. · United States
Direction Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Cast Lou Reed · David Bowie · David Byrne · John Cale
Synopsis An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled with interviews with Reed, his friends and some of the major artists influenced by Reed including David Bowie, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, Dave Stewart,...
6.9
94 votes
6.9
94 votes
True Stories
1986 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction David Byrne
Cast David Byrne · John Goodman · Annie McEnroe · Spalding Gray
Synopsis A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
6.9
165 votes
6.9
165 votes
John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch
2019 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Rhys Thomas
Cast John Mulaney · David Byrne · Jake Gyllenhaal · Natasha Lyonne
Synopsis John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
6.6
137 votes
6.6
137 votes
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016 · Documentary · 93 min. · United States
Direction Spike Lee
Cast Michael Jackson · LaToya Jackson · Janet Jackson · Joe Jackson
Synopsis A look at the life of the late pop star Michael Jackson from his early days at Motown Records to the release of his hit 1979 album, Off the Wall.
6.5
332 votes
6.5
332 votes
Absolute Wilson
2006 · Documentary · 105 min. · United States
Direction Katharina Otto-Bernstein
Cast Robert Wilson · William S. Burroughs · Susan Sontag · Tom Waits
Synopsis ABSOLUTE WILSON chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, intimately revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an...
6.4
32 votes
6.4
32 votes
Break It All: The History of Rock in Latin America (TV Miniseries)
2020 · Documentary · 45 min. · Argentina
Direction Picky Talarico
Cast Soda Stereo · Café Tacvba · Charly García · Molotov
Synopsis 6 Episodes. Soda Stereo, Cafe Tacvba, Aterciopelados and other figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
6.4
690 votes
6.4
690 votes
Fabricando Tom Zé
2006 · Documentary · 90 min. · Brazil
Direction Décio Matos Júnior
Cast Tom Zé · David Byrne · Gilberto Gil · Neusa Marthins
Synopsis Fabricating Tom Zé is a documentary that portrays the life and work of one of the most controversial Brazilian musicians, having as its backdrop Tom Zé's 2005 European Tour. The documentary mixes different video, film and animation formats in order...
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Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (TV)
2002 · Documentary · 92 min. · United States
Direction Patty Ivins Specht
Cast Barbra Streisand · Donna Summer · Lou Adler · Allan Arkush
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Tellurian
2020 · Movie · United Kingdom
Direction Graeme Carr
Cast Craig McGinlay · Kerry Browne · Alan Cuthbert · Colin MacDougall
Synopsis When an Alien invasion destroys the Earth's government and decimates the population, the remaining pockets of resistance are left fighting to protect the last child on the planet from falling into the enemies hands.But is he all he seems?
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O Homem que Engarrafava Nuvens
2009 · Documentary · 107 min. · Brazil
Direction Lírio Ferreira
Cast Ricardo Cravo Albin · Belchior · María Bethânia · Chico Buarque de Hollanda
Synopsis Musical documentary chronicling the life and work of the composer, lawyer, politician, and creator of copyright laws protecting Brazilian artists, Humberto Teixeira. Also known as "The Doctor of Baião," he is celebrated for his popular classics, among them the "anthem...
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Contemporary Color
2016 · Documentary · 107 min. · United States
Direction Bill Ross IV · Turner Ross
Cast Simon Bennett · David Byrne · Nika Danilova · Christian Delmotte
Synopsis In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers. Recruiting performers that include the likes of Saint Vincent,...
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Red Hot and Blue (TV)
1990 · Documentary · 88 min. · Ireland
Direction Percy Adlon · David Byrne · Alex Cox · Jonathan Demme
Cast Afrika Bambaataa · Bono · David Byrne · Neneh Cherry
Synopsis Modern pop performers reinterpreting several songs of Cole Porter in music videos directed by established directors.
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Heavy Petting
1989 · Documentary · 74 min. · United States
Direction Obie Benz · Joshua Waletzky
Cast Sandra Bernhard · David Byrne · Laurie Anderson
Synopsis Heavy Petting is a comedy about teenage passion during America’s past. Through archival footage, we glimpse the growing up of America at midcentury. In addition, individuals as diverse as musicians David Byrne and Laurie Anderson, comedienne Sandra Bernhard, and writers...
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The Genius of Photography (TV Series)
2007 · Documentary · United Kingdom
Direction Tim Kirby
Cast David Byrne
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Coração Vagabundo
2008 · Documentary · 71 min. · Brazil
Direction Fernando Grostein Andrade
Cast Caetano Veloso · Pedro Almodóvar · Michelangelo Antonioni · Gisele Bündchen
Synopsis What was simply supposed to be just another tour for the release of a new record ended presenting Caetano Veloso with a tough series of challenges. "Errante Navegante" (Wandering Heart) intimately follows Caetano from São Paulo, New York to Japan,...
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