Cast: Taj Mahal
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Taj Mahal. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 10
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.
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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