Cast: Taj Mahal

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Taj Mahal. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

2019 · Documentary · 100 min. · Canada

Direction Daniel Roher

Cast Robbie Robertson · Bob Dylan · Bruce Springsteen · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2019) chronicles the journey of a collective that transitioned from being Bob Dylan's backing band to evolving into one of the most impactful musical ensembles of their time.

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6.8

155 votes

6.8

155 votes

Sounder

1972 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Cicely Tyson · Paul Winfield · Kevin Hooks · Carmen Mathews

Synopsis Sounder (1972) follows the journey of the Morgan family, a resilient and close-knit group of African American sharecroppers living in Louisiana during the Great Depression of 1933. The family's life takes a dramatic turn when the patriarch, Nathan Lee Morgan,...

6.8

112 votes

6.8

112 votes

ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads

2019 · Documentary · 48 min. · United States

Direction Brian Oakes

Cast Taj Mahal · Keb' Mo' · Bonnie Raitt

Synopsis ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (2019) delves into the enigmatic and brief life of blues icon, Robert Johnson. The documentary explores the intriguing legend that Johnson sold his soul to the Devil at a rural Mississippi crossroads in exchange for...

6.4

380 votes

6.4

380 votes

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Peter Hewitt

Cast Keanu Reeves · Alex Winter · William Sadler · Joss Ackland

Synopsis Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) presents a future where harmony reigns, all thanks to the musical genius of Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan. However, a malevolent force disrupts this idyllic timeline by dispatching malevolent robot duplicates...

4.8

3K votes

4.8

3K votes

Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz

1997 · Documentary · 95 min. · Germany

Direction Julian Benedikt · Andreas Morell

Cast Freddie Hubbard · Gil Melle · Herbert Hancock · Horace Silver

Synopsis Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997) delves into the captivating journey of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, two German Jewish immigrants who, in 1939, established Blue Note Records, a jazz label that would become synonymous with some...

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The People Speak

2009 · Documentary · 113 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Arnove · Chris Moore · Howard Zinn

Cast Viggo Mortensen · Josh Brolin · Matt Damon · Rosario Dawson

Synopsis The People Speak (2009) delves into the tumultuous journey of America, focusing on its battles with war, social class disparities, racial inequities, and the fight for women's rights. This documentary is inspired by the seminal work of historian Howard Zinn,...

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The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (TV)

1987 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Mann

Cast Val Kilmer · Charles Durning · Sônia Braga · Kyra Sedgwick

Synopsis The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (TV) (1987) follows the journey of a World War I veteran who struggles to reintegrate into American society upon his return home. Desperate and disillusioned, he turns to petty crime, leading to a harsh...

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Outside Ozona

1998 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction J.S. Cardone

Cast Robert Forster · Kevin Pollak · Sherilyn Fenn · David Paymer

Synopsis Outside Ozona (1998) follows a chilling narrative as a ruthless serial killer preys on travelers along the highways connecting New Mexico and Texas. The story unfolds in a bustling cafeteria where a weary trucker pauses for a quick coffee break....

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Killer Diller

2004 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Tricia Brock

Cast Lucas Black · William Lee Scott · Fred Willard · W. Earl Brown

Synopsis Killer Diller (2004) follows the story of Wesley Benfield, a talented guitarist and car thief who finds himself behind bars once again after breaching his parole. Instead of a traditional prison, Wesley is sent to a halfway house nestled in...

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Scott Joplin

1977 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Jeremy Kagan

Cast Billy Dee Williams · Clifton Davis · Margaret Avery · Eubie Blake

Synopsis Scott Joplin (1977) chronicles the journey of the legendary musician, highlighting his rise to prominence as the preeminent ragtime composer in history. The film delves into the pivotal moments and influences that shaped Joplin's career, showcasing his unparalleled talent and...

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