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Movies Like Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

If you liked Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021), a documentary and history movie directed by Sergio G. Mondelo, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

    Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

    ★ 7.6/10Also music and documentary

    During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in…

  2. 2Adele One Night Only

    Adele One Night Only (2021)

    ★ 7.7/10Also music and documentary

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…

  3. 3Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana…

  4. 4Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

    Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)

    ★ 8.1/10Also music and documentary

    A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

  5. 5Tupac: Resurrection

    Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

    ★ 7.9/10Also music and documentary

    Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.

  6. 6David Bowie: Five Years

    David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in…

  7. 7The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

    The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also music and documentary

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

  8. 8Western Stars

    Western Stars (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also music and documentary

    The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen…

  9. 9Live Aid

    Live Aid (1985)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television…

  10. 10Whitney

    Whitney (2018)

    ★ 7.3/10Also music and documentary

    Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

  11. 11Supersonic

    Supersonic (2016)

    ★ 7.4/10Also music and documentary

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the…

  12. 12Nas: Time Is Illmatic

    Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.

  13. 13OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

    OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing…

  14. 14Beastie Boys Story

    Beastie Boys Story (2020)

    ★ 7.5/10Also music and documentary

    Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former…

  15. 15Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)

    Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    ★ 8.5/10Also music and documentary

    Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.

  16. 16The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys (2024)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary and music

    A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

  17. 17Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

    Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

  18. 18Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

    Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary and music

    After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year…

  19. 19Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy

    Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)

    ★ 8.6/10Also documentary and music

    Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.

  20. 20The Last Repair Shop

    The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four…

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