The is no scarcity of fascinating documentaries on Netflix. And, a substantial chunk of them are about the music industry. In 2023 alone, the streamer released several documentaries, and each and every one of them is unique and one of a kind.
A brilliant documentary is not just about a band, an artist, or a concert. It is about the essence. Furthermore, it is also about the fact that at one point in time, a person went from a mere musician to an immortal legend.
Here are some unmissable projects on Netflix, if you are a fan of music and documentaries.
Miss Americana
Miss Americana showcases the life of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. This documentary not only sheds life on her musical journey, it also talks about the issues she faced in her personal life. These issues involve her mother’s illness, her sexual assault trial, etc.
The synopsis of this documentary according to Tudum reads, “The documentary revolves around Swift, a 12-time Grammy winner and 40-time American Music Award winner. The film also features Panic! At The Disco lead singer Brendon Urie; Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift; record producer and musician Jack Antonoff; and actor and Swift’s then-partner, Joe Alwyn.”
Miss Americana is directed by Lana Wilson. Furthermore, Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, and Christine O’Malley produced it. It was released on the streamer on January 31, 2020.
Robbie Williams
Netflix released Robbie Williams on November 8, 2023. This four-part documentary series focuses on the life of the English singer and songwriter. Williams is often considered one of the greatest British artists of all time. However, his life too had a fair share of tragic instances.
The official synopsis of Robbie Williams according to Netflix’s official YouTube channel reads, “ROBBIE WILLIAMS… A four-part documentary series which features up to 30 years of never-before-seen archive footage behind the star, coming only to Netflix, Nov 8. Directed by EMMY and BAFTA nominated, Joe Pearlman, and produced by Ridley Scott Associates and executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA and Grammy winning director Asif Kapadia.”
This four-part documentary series is one of the finest Netflix releases from the ongoing year.
Blackpink: Light Up the Sky
South Korean music is no stranger to fame and accolades. One of the most popular acts from the country, at this moment, is the girl group, Blackpink. They are not just adored by millions as a collective, but also as individuals. This documentary sheds light on the journey of every member.
According to the streamer’s official YouTube channel, the synopsis of Blackpink: Light up the Sky reads, “Proving that music knows no borders or language barriers, BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY offers a personal look at the four members of BLACKPINK, from their years as trainees to their current global success as the most popular K-pop girl group of all time.”
Blackpink consists of four members – Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Caroline Suh has directed this documentary. Its producers were Zara Duffy, Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick, and Cara Mones.
Netflix released it on October 14, 2020.