music docs

The Lookout: The first line against forest fires

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Each summer, Leif Haugen lives in a tiny cabin in the Flathead National Forest of northwestern Montana, where he serves as the fire lookout for the forest. His amenities are few. There is no running water or electricity in the cabin that serves as his home and office. He spends his days sitting in solitary watching for any signs of a fire, quickly responding to the occasional outbreak. Brian Bolster’s film ‘The Outlook’ follows Leif through his time on up on the mountain documenting the nuances of his crucial role while also featuring the beautiful views and vast nature that surrounds him.

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Prince: Hunting for his secret vault

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The BBC’s Mobeen Azhar heads to Minneapolis in search of Prince’s mythical secret vault of unreleased music.

Prince is notorious for keeping the lid on his videos as well as music. Here are some more rare gems from Prince’s also elusive digital video appearances.

First, a full 1982 performance at the Capitol Theater in New Jersey.

and bonus jam video with Tom Petty and others from the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison.

Ironing Board Sam’s Return

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A short documentary by filmmaker, Tom Ciaburri about the past and present life of bluesman, Ironing Board Sam. Hailing from South Carolina, Ironing Board Sam, real name Samuel Moore, started his music career in the 1950’s and at one point had a backing band that featured a young guitarist named, Jimi Hendrix. The piano player went through many low points in his career and by the 1990’s was widely considered dead, until an old fan pulled him back into the spotlight and got him recording again. His story is inspiring for any one chasing a dream and his music is unstoppable and uncompromising. This documentary was made in the South, with support from the Southern Documentary Fund.

Ironing Board Sam's Return (short documentary) from Tom Ciaburri on Vimeo.