Music at the Movies

Image of Snoop Lion in Reincarnated, courtesy the filmmakers


Looking to enjoy some of your music favorites on the big screen? Look no further! SXSW Film runs throughout the event, and we're please to recommend some great music-related films to add even more to your SXSW experience

Check out more of the film festival at the Vimeo Theater at the Austin Convention Center! This SXSW Film Venue is conveniently located on the first floor in Exhibit Hall 2, near the 2nd and Trinity entrance. Platinum Badges have free access to all films. Single admission tickets are only $10 and are sold 10 minutes before screening time is seats are available. More general information on accessing films can be found on this page.

All the Labor
Director: Doug Hawes-Davis

Intimate performances and behind-the-scenes footage convey the life, labor and brotherhood of the distinctive purveyors of original American music, The Gourds, as they defy genres, expectations, and career clichés over two decades of musical joy. (World Premiere)


03/13/2013, Topfer Theatre at Zach Scott, 7:00 pm
03/14/2013, SXSatellite: Alamo Village, 4:15 pm
03/16/2013, Alamo Ritz 1, 4:30 pm

Brothers Hypnotic
Director: Reuben Atlas

Eight brothers, extraordinary brass musicians from Chicago’s South Side, test their brotherhood and their father’s legacy against mounting mainstream success.
(World Premiere)

03/11/2013, Alamo Ritz 2, 4:30 pm
03/12/2013, SXSatellite: Alamo Slaughter, 9:30 pm
03/14/2013, Topfer Theatre at Zach Scott, 6:30 pm
03/16/2013, Alamo Ritz 2, 1:30 pm

¡Cuatro!
Director: Tim Wheeler

The film takes you inside the world of Green Day, chronicling the conceptualizing and recording of their current musical trilogy (Green Day ¡Uno! Green Day ¡Dos! Green Day ¡Tré!) and featuring intimate live performances that took place along the way.

Finding the Funk
Director/Screenwriter: Nelson George

A look at Funk’s past, present and enduring influence on contemporary music.
(World Premiere)

03/13/2013, Alamo Ritz 1, 1:30 pm
03/14/2013, SXSatellite: Alamo Village, 7:00 pm
03/15/2013, Alamo Ritz 2, 4:45 pm

In Your Dreams - Stevie Nicks
Directors: Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart

In 2010 Stevie Nicks embarked on the recording of a new solo album, In Your Dreams, produced by former Eurythmics mastermind Dave Stewart. With cameras in tow, the two set up shop in her home studio to reveal their collaborative creative process.

03/14/2013, Paramount Theatre, 2:00 pm

Los Wild Ones
Director: Elise Salomon

Wild Records is an indie label reminiscent of the early days of Sun Records. The label is based in LA and run by Reb Kennedy aka Mr. Wild Records and is comprised of young Latin musicians who write and perform 50s Rock n Roll.
(World Premiere)

03/11/2013, Stateside Theatre, 11:00 AM
03/12/2013, Alamo Ritz 2, 1:00 pm
03/15/2013, Alamo Ritz 1, 7:30 pm

Reincarnated
Director: Andy Capper

The film follows Snoop Dogg on an intimate, spiritual journey, depicting the life and times of a conflicted modern icon striving for light in a world of darkness.
(North American Premiere)

03/14/2013, Paramount Theatre, 4:30 pm

The Punk Singer
Director: Sini Anderson

What happened to Kathleen Hanna? The Punk Singer - a feature-length documentary about the musician (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and feminist icon - tells the story of where she’s been, and where she is now.
(World Premiere)

03/10/2013, Vimeo Theater, 10:00 pm
03/11/2013, Alamo Ritz 2, 9:15 pm
03/12/2013, SXSatellite: Alamo Village, 7:15 pm
03/13/2013, Stateside Theatre, 7:00 pm

Twenty Feet from Stardom
Director: Morgan Neville

The untold story of the backup singer in popular music. It is a celebration of the voices from the edge, which brought shape and style to the soundtracks of our lives.

03/12/2013, Paramount Theatre, 1:15 pm
03/15/2013, Paramount Theatre, 8:00 pm

When Angels Sing
Director: Tim Mccanlies, Screenwriter: Lou Berney

A lyrical Christmas story about finding hope and joy after deep sorrow.
Cast : Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Fionnula Flanagan, Lyle Lovett, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Eloise DeJoria, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson
(World Premiere)

03/10/2013, Paramount Theatre, 3:30 pm
03/11/2013, SXSatellite: Alamo Slaughter, 7:00 pm
03/15/2013, Paramount Theatre, 11:45 AM

Additional Films of interest to Music include:

Check out more of the film festival at the Vimeo Theater at the Austin Convention Center! This SXSW Film Venue is conveniently located on the first floor in Exhibit Hall 2, near the 2nd and Trinity entrance. Platinum Badges have free access to all films. Single admission tickets are only $10 and are sold 10 minutes before screening time is seats are available. More general information on accessing films can be found on this page.