Which Rolling Stone doc is worth watching most?
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Rolling Stones have been making rock and roll history worth detailing since the 60s, giving documentary makers ample material to route the band's monumental influence on music.
Filmmakers' love of The Stones is shown in the many documentaries released about them, though some are more worth watching than others. Whether focusing on The Stones' individual band members or the group's influence on culture and music, the films made about them capture moments in history few other musical groups can attain. These documentariescapture the band's enigmatic emergence on the music scene, individual stories, and the political climate they matured in as a group. With changing members, monumental success, and a sound that captured audiences, The Rolling Stones were, and still are, a force to be reckoned with and quickly became a household name. Filmmakers have a lot of material to work with, making the docs rife with interesting, and often times polarizing, Rolling Stone material and hindsight into the inner workings of the talented group. Documenting such a legacy is intricate work that some filmmakers do better than others. 11 The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped gives the ultimate 90s feel as it follows the recording and performing of the band's stripped down, acoustic versions of their songs. The film is as subdued as the songs, though it does show quaint scenes with fans and smaller shows. It's great for audiences who loved classic MTV Behind the Music episodes while still giving an honest peek into their lives. While Totally Stripped was meant to accompany the release of the album, it lacks the charm, edge, and uniqueness that fans of the band have come to love in Stones docs. 10 Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones This understated film follows Brian Jones and his time with The Rolling Stones. Jones' death mutes the chaos of rock and roll and allows the film to offer quiet insight on how Jones was received and treated before and after his death. Brian Jones was a founder and original leader of the band and his death rocked the band and made a lasting impact on society at the time and is well documented in the movie. Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones is a great way to see the softer side of The Stones' legacy. 9 The Quiet One Bill Wyman shines in The Quiet One as he releases never-before-seen personal footage of The Stones. Featuring interviews, archival footage, and Wyman's subdued retellings, fans of the band will delight in this intimate documentary. While The Quiet One lacks the endearing chaos of some other Stones documentaries, fans of the band will get a rich experience of this "Silent Stone" and the on the go lives they lived while he was in the band. This one is a great watch for those wanting to get to know the band through the eyes of the avid collector and founding member of the band. 8 Stones In Exile Celebrating the 1972 album of the same name, Stones in Exile recounts the making of the revered album. Taking viewers back to their time in France creating and recording the album, this documentary details the band's choice to leave the U.S. to avoid tax troubles among other things and the work it produced. Using archival footage, anecdotes from the musicians, and interviews about its influence, Stones in Exile is an excellent deep dive into the album's rich history. This short film is perfect for viewers interested in learning more about the album and why it was given its name. 7 Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me Directed by Mike Figgis, Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me focuses on guitarist Ronnie Wood and his life before and after joining The Rolling Stones. The film features legends such as, Damian Hirst, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Imelda May and Rod Stewart, and expands on their relationship with Wood spanning decades in the music industry. It also gives glimpses into his personal life, and doesn't shy away from the mistakes as well as the triumphs Wood faced. Somebody Up There Likes Me is a feel good chronicle of this iconic musician. 6 Charlie Is My Darling - Ireland 1965 Charlie Is My Darling - Ireland 1965 revitalized the first Rolling Stone's documentary, filmed, but never released, in 1965. The film is great for looking back on the youngest versions of the band and the frenzy they created even early on their career. The original footage was directed by Peter Whitehead, while Michael Gochanour restored the later version that made it to the public. This film is light-hearted, and it's enjoyable to see the joy the rock stars have for performing and provides nostalgia other documentaries lack. 5 Days of Rage: The Rolling Stones' Road to Altamont This 2020 film documents The Stone's legacy and their influence at the counter-culture concert, Altamont Freeway Free Festival. Juxtaposing the political climate of the 60s with the band's unique, dark persona, Days of Rage documents The Stone's rise to fame, the political climate in which they thrived, and the chaos that ensued at the concert. The accounts of concertgoers and visuals from the concert breathe life into the events while the history of the group creates depth. The emotional toll this documentary takes is well worth the watch. 4 Sympathy for the Devil Celebrated director, Jean-Luc Godard creates a unique forward-film that compiles fiction, political commentary, and documentation that gives a nuanced view to the band and the song "Sympathy for the Devil." It documents their stint at Olympic Studios while recording the song with interspersed war propaganda. Sympathy for the Devil is a classic and well-regarded film for its time that is worth watching due to its imaginative plot and execution. 3 Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America Produced by the band, this film is a fun way for viewers to get to know the older version of the band as they make their way across Latin America on 2016 tour. Ending in Havana, Cuba, the band creates an artful film that documents their travels, the concert, and the heart of Stones fans in Latin America. The film creates nostalgia with a new vision frenzied reminiscent of the earlier mayhem they induced. Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America documents history in the making instead of using archival footage giving it a fresh look at the rock legends. 2 Crossfire Hurricane Crossfire Hurricane is a fun and engaging film directed by Brett Morgen that covers the first 20 years of the band's career. Its use audio recorded interviews overlaid on historical footage brings the dialogue to life and underscores the footage in ways unlike other Rolling Stones documentaries. This doc combines intimacy with the hard edge the band is known for uniquely and with heart. While The Stones have been well documented, Crossfire Hurricane delivers the information in a way that's fresh and invigorating. 1 Gimme Shelter Directed by Albert and David Maysles Charlotte Zwerin, Gimme Shelter documents the final days of The Rolling Stone's 1969 US tour, and the days leading up to the infamous Altamont Freeway Free Festival. Taking a passive role, the directors simply filmed the events as they occurred and released them in movie format. Gimme Shelter is one of the most in-depth views into what happened at Altamont and events leading up to it. The Rolling Stones documentary garnered criticism for profiting from the deadly events, but is still widely regarded by fans of the film's style and honest portrayal of the closing of the counterculture movement.
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