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Amazing Music Documentaries

Jay-Z’s massive Made in America festival in Philly, featuring a reunited Run-DMC, Rick Ross, Jill Scott and many more, is almost upon us. But it’s not just the music fans have to look forward to: News just broke that Hov has recruited super-director Ron Howard to direct a documentary about the concert. With its bold-type backers and incredible lineup, we have high hopes the still-untitled doc will be a winner. Here, BET.com takes a look at some incredible music documentaries that we hope Hov and Howie are aspiring to match or surpass. Lights, camera, action. —Alex Gale

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Marley

This essential 2012 documentary is a definitive look at reggae icon Bob Marley’s life, music and impact, told through interviews with some of his closest friends, family members and collaborators.

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The Show

The Show interviews an incredibly thorough and diverse list of hip hop legends — Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Method Man, Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick (behind bars at Riker’s Island at the time), Wu-Tang Clan, Warren G., Notorious B.I.G. — about their own music and hip hop in general.

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