David Byrne
15 titles
Filmography
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True Stories
(1986)Talking Heads leader David Byrne; looks at life and unique qualities which make ordinary people special. Based on Byrne's collection of human interest pieces from tabloids.

Stop Making Sense
(1984)An innovative concert movie for the rock group Talking Heads.

David Byrne's American Utopia
(2020)Experience a filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show David Byrne's "American Utopia," directed by Oscar-winner Spike Lee.

Heavy Petting
(1989)An entertaining and salacious exploration documentary about sex in 1950s through the eyes of a generation that lived through the Sexual Revolution.

Contemporary Color
(2016)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.

Celia: The Queen
(2008)This documentary includes historical musical performances re-assessed by a panel of esteemed experts, as well as obscure footage, rare interviews and rarely seen photographs. It also contains review, comment, criticism and insight from; Broadcaster and friend of Freddie, Paul Gambaccini, Peter Stringfellow, Wayne Sleep; Rock Journalists, Malcolm Dome.

Monk in Pieces
(2025)Meredith Monk, composer, performer, and interdisciplinary artist, is one of the great artistic pioneers of our time, yet her profound cultural influence is largely unrecognized. With Monk's music at its center, and featuring interviews with Björk and David Byrne, Monk in Pieces is a mosaic that mirrors the structure of her work, and illuminates her wildly original vocabulary of sound and imagery

Museum Town
(2019)With appearances by artists ranging from James Turrell to David Byrne and narration by Meryl Streep, this documentary uncovers the history of how MASS MoCA became the largest museum for contemporary art in the world. Directed by Jennifer Trainer, one of MASS MoCA's original builders, it tells the story of an unconventional museum and the small town of North Adams, MA it calls home.

Hream
(2019)Partnering with fellow music students and accomplished artists, a 30-year nurse and late-bloomer songwriter embarks on a world tour in the 1980s.

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
(2019)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.

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
(2008)Director Matt Wolf's critically acclaimed documentary examines the life and work of Arthur Russell, an influential singer, songwriter, cello player and disco auteur who died tragically in 1992. The film blends archival footage with illuminating interview segments featuring some of Russell's colleagues and most notable collaborators, including poet Allen Ginsberg, composer Philip Glass and indie pop sensation Jens Lekman.

We Want the Funk!
(2025)WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through funk’s history, from its African and jazz roots to James Brown’s early work and the rise of Parliament Funkadelic. Distinctly urban, funk reflected a post-Civil Rights sensibility. The film explores the symbiotic relationship between funk’s explosion and the political and racial dynamics of 1970s inner-city America.

Paul Simon: Under African Skies
(2012)Under African Skies tells the story behind the incredible journey, history and evolution of Paul Simon's Graceland, and explores the cultural and political climate of South Africa 25 years ago.

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
(2016)Documentary by Spike Lee about the 'King of Pop', MICHAEL JACKSON, which follows him from his early years at Motown Records until his legendary first solo album Off the Wall.

The Necromancer
(2018)Weary British soldiers escaping the Napoleonic War enter Germany’s Black Forest, unaware of the dark and terrifying force that lurks within.