HBO Max is taking a peek behind the curtain of the music business with its new documentary series,Music Box. The streaming platform released the firstteaserfor its new, upcoming series of documentary films, helmed by executive producerBill Simmonsand exploring infamous but unexplored moments in music history. The “one sonic series” is set to tackle genres from hip-hop to disco, with new interviews and footage exploring the grit and grime behind everyone’s favorite, polished hits.
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, directed byGarrett Price, kicked off the collection on July 23, the story of the disastrous music festival meant to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Woodstock. In addition, the collection will include five new films:Jagged, an exploration ofAlanis Morrissetteand theJagged Little Pillalbum;Mr. Saturday Night, the story of disco legendRobert Stigwood;Listening to Kenny G, examining the work of the polarizing saxophonist, and two untitled documentaries focused on the late rappers DMX and Juice WRLD.
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The teaser is primarily a grab-bag of clips fromMusic Box’s films, spanning a variety of genres and tones. Included in the series is rare footage of DMX after his release from prison, prior to his passing in April 2021, along with exclusive interviews with artists likeKorn,Moby, andThe Roots, and culture criticsWesley Morris,Maureen Callahan, andSteven Hyden. Each film will serve as its own, individual unit, with unique directors, includingAlison Klayman,John Maggio,Penny Lane,Christopher Frierson, andTommy Oliver, respectively.
All six films are produced by Simmons’ Ringer Films, the production division of his company The Ringer, and will each premiere individually sometime in the fall. No definitive release date has been given for the five upcoming films, but music junkies and casual fans alike can streamWoodstock 99on HBO Max now. Check out the new teaser below:
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