Herbie Hancock Movies

Television documentarian Leslie Cockburn makes her feature debut with American Casino, a documentary that examines the causes and repercussions of the American financial collapse of the late 2000s. Cockburn interviews bankers and former bankers about their roles and what they observed. The roots of the collapse are traced back to the December 2000 passage of the Commodities Futures Modernization Act, a deregulation bill proposed by then-senator Phil Gramm. The film details how the passage of that bill allowed financial institutions like Bear Stearns to make billions by repackaging mortgages into "esoteric products" like CDOs. In addition to looking at how these complex moneymaking schemes crippled the financial and insurance industries, Cockburn takes a hard look at the devastating impact of the mortgage crisis in both inner-city Baltimore and Stockton, CA. The film points out that African-Americans were four times as likely to obtain a subprime mortgage as whites, suggesting that they were specifically targeted by predatory lenders. Cockburn shows the devastation wreaked on individual lives and the community by evictions and bankruptcies. She also explores the environmental impact the crisis has had on upper-middle-class Stockton, where abandoned swimming pools have become a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents, and where abandoned homes are broken into and converted into meth labs. American Casino had its world premiere at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival, where it was shown in the Discovery section. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide

Montreux Music Festival regular Carlos Santana takes the stage with some of the most respected musicians of his generation for a historic concert entirely comprised of songs about peace and understanding. Dubbed "Hymns for Peace," the performance found Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Ravi Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Idrissa Drop joining the regular Santana line-up to perform such songs as "A Love Supreme", "Light at the Edge of the World", and "What's Going On". Special guest performers include Steve Winwood, Barbara Morrison, Sylver Sharp, Angelique Kidjo, Patti Austin, and Nile Rodgers. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

This video captures a 2002 concert from Grammy winning musician Herbie Hancock. He leads a band that jams through ten songs including his biggest hit "Rockit,", "Virtual Hornets," "Butterfly," and "Chameleon." The DVD release of the concert includes multiple angle capabilities and interviews. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Blue Note Records was founded in the 1930s and has played a vital role in the development of jazz for more than 60 years. Important works by some of the greatest jazz musicians in history -- John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, and many others -- were recorded on the Blue Note label. The company's founders, Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, both loved jazz (especially jazz with a bluesy element) and had true respect for the musicians with whom they worked. Featuring appearances by many artists -- and memorable music recorded in the Blue Note studios throughout the years -- this documentary explores the evolution of the genre, while telling the story of a company that marked an important period in music history. ~ Alice Duncan, All Movie Guide

After getting his big break, an aspiring TV reporter (Terrence 'T.C.' Carson) finds that showbiz ain't all it's cracked up to be. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide

This concert film features a historic collaboration between four of the most respected jazz artists of their time. Jack DeJohnette, Herbie Hancock, Davve Holland, and Pat Metheny combine their formidable talents to play a selection of songs from each of their catalogues, as well as some classic material from Miles Davis. Among the songs performed at this 1990 show are "Blue," "Cantaloupe Island," "The Good Life," and "Indigo Dreamscapes." This is a superb release for any jazz enthusiast. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

This concert film presents the legendary Neville Brothers performing before a live audience a the Storyville Jazz Hall in their hometown of New Orleans, LA. Joined by such famous faces as Dennis Quaid, Bonnie Raitt, and Herbie Hancock, the group presents renditions of such songs as "Sixty Minute Man," "Closer to You," "Ya Ya," "Brother John/Iko Iko," "30 x 90," "Yellow Moon," "Midnight Rider," "Tell It Like It Is," "My Blood," and four others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Colors stars Robert Duvall and Sean Penn as partners on the LAPD's gang crime division. Duvall had hoped to spend more time with his family, but he's pulled back into active service because of a step-up in gang activity. He makes no secret of his contempt for his novice partner Penn, but eventually comes to rely on the younger man as a valuable street contact. The central crisis is the battle for supremacy between the "Crips" and the "Bloods", with every effort to call a truce stymied by the gang members themselves and by undue police intervention. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

George Michael, Elton John, and Bob Geldof are among the musical luminaries performing at a live concert in 1987 for the benefit of AIDS victims. The concert was held at Wembley Arena in London to raise money and awareness about the disease, which has killed millions of people worldwide. Among the songs included in the program are "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues," "Everything She Wants," and "Stand By Me." ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide

Despite the protestations of early critics, rock music did not cause the fall of Western civilization. Indeed, it has become a lasting musical art form which many aspire to learn and perform. This program, hosted by jazz great Herbie Hancock, offers a guide for the aspiring rock musician on everything from choosing the right equipment to the right songs. This episode deals with developing the emotional tone of the blues, answered perhaps by the harsher language of heavy metal music. Musicians and music teachers offer tips and insights on the two styles. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide

Despite the protestations of early critics, rock music did not cause the fall of Western civilization. Indeed, it has become a lasting musical art form which many aspire to learn and perform. This program, hosted by jazz great Herbie Hancock, offers a guide for the aspiring rock musician on everything from choosing the right equipment to the right songs. The evolution in rock music has seen a corollary development in the technology to express it. Computers and digital recordings are the subject of this episode, with computer experts and musicians commenting on how the digital age has changed music. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide