Lou Adler
10 titles
Filmography
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The Wrecking Crew
(2008)A look at the dedicated musicians who backed up American legends such as The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Sonny & Cher, Elvis, and many more.

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
(2013)Live fast, love hard, die young. Jimi Hendrix, perhaps the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century, famously died at the age of just 27 in 1970. This documentary tells his life story from humbles beginnings in Seattle to his time gigging in Greenwich Village in New York to his ultimate rise to fame in swinging London of the 1960s.

Immediate Family
(2022)Four musicians find lasting success but stay out of the limelight while performing with iconic singers Phil Collins, James Taylor, Carole King and others.
Sam Cooke: Legend
(2003)Sam Cooke continues to influence generation after generation. From gospel to new wave, from rockers to rappers, nearly every form of popular music today bears the unmistakable imprint of the legendary Sam Cooke. From his infectious melodies, the smooth styling, and of course, that incredible voice. This Grammy Award winning film with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Bobby Womack and more.

Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
(2015)American musician and actor is noted for the Bat Out of Hell trilogy of albums, consisting of Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose. Bat Out of Hell has sold more than 43 million copies worldwide.

Cheech & Chong's Last Movie
(2025)A wild take on genre convention, Cheech & Chongโs Last Movie offers a true-life tale told through animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic road trip comedy. The result is an unlikely story of friendship, fame, turmoil, and ultimately - redemption.

Carole King: Natural Woman
(2016)A celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter's life and career from 1960s New York to the music mecca of 70s LA to the present. Carole King joins collaborators and family in new interviews, while rare home movies, performances and photos complete the tapestry.

Behind the Music
What makes the Red Hot Chili Peppers different from other American rock bands? This doc examines the highs and lows of the tight-knit group.

Herb Alpert Is...
(2020)A documentary with rare footage and musician interviews with Herb Alpert, the legendary recording artists and co-founder of A&M records biggest acts.

AKA Tommy Chong
(2006)This doc explores the experience of the stoner comedian, who was sentenced to nine months in federal prison at the height of the Bush administration.