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(49) 7.9 94 min 2016 Subtitles and Closed Captions

Bang! The Bert Berns Story is a movie starring Brooks Arthur, Jeff Barry, and Solomon Burke. Music meets the Mob in this biography of '60s hitmaker and 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bert Berns.

Genres
History, Music, Documentary
Director
Bob Sarles, Brett Berns
Starring
Solomon Burke, Jeff Barry, Brooks Arthur, Carmine DeNoia

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Genres History, Music, Documentary
Director Bob Sarles, Brett Berns
Writer Joel Selvin, Christina Keating
Stars Solomon Burke, Jeff Barry, Brooks Arthur, Carmine DeNoia
Country Ireland, USA, UK
Runtime 1 h 34 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Description Music meets the Mob in this biography of '60s hitmaker and 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bert Berns.

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21 customer reviews about music «Bang! The Bert Berns Story»

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Jessica Kelley
Monday, 29 Jun 2020 05:41

The documentary has some of the best footage from the band's early days, the early days of their music, when the guys were really trying to do something special. It shows a lot of scenes from the band, some really interesting stuff, but not a lot of footage from the actual recording sessions, which makes this documentary very incomplete. Some of the stuff is really interesting, but it's really hard to see, and doesn't really fit in with the rest of the film. Still, the band's early stuff is very good, and there are some great interviews with the band and some famous people. There is a lot of excellent stuff here, but it's really hard to find. I think it's a great documentary, but it's very incomplete, and I would recommend checking out the album, before seeing this.
Sandra Harris
Friday, 26 Jun 2020 20:43

Tributes to one of the greatest rock and roll singers of all time. I was looking for a documentary to watch on the death of Bert Berns, and I was pleasantly surprised by how this documentary turned out. After watching it, you can see the actual concert footage as well as the interview footage with Berns. The music is great, and the interviews with Berns and his friends are the most interesting parts of the documentary. The documentary is a great insight into how an artist who had a famous musical career died at a young age, and you can really feel how much he had lived for music. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the music or a fan of Bert Berns.
Virginia Reyes
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 22:05

With the recent release of a documentary on the life of legendary singer-songwriter, Bert Berns, who died in 1973 at the age of 27, this movie, Bert Berns: The Life, is a must see. The documentary is based on interviews with both his son and son's friends and family, the music critic, the director, and others, but it is more focused on his music and the music that he created, and this documentary really does a great job of getting that across. This documentary really gets into the life of the man and the music and why he did what he did, how he created his music, and why he was so great, and he really goes into this a lot. This documentary really is an amazing insight into his life and music. It's really an amazing documentary. It does a great job of showing the ups and downs of his life and the music that he made and how important his music was to him, and the music is something that I'm going to treasure for a long time. I think that this documentary really is a great look at the life of the man and the music, and it really shows why he is such a great singer-songwriter, and what he did and how important it was to him. I think that this documentary is very much worth seeing and has a lot of great insights into his life and music. It's a great documentary.
Ethan
Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 11:59

I first came across this film by chance after a search on Netflix and was instantly struck by it's amazing film-making. Having not heard of this film, I was intrigued by the subtitle which seemed to catch my attention. A few months later, I stumbled upon this film on Youtube and decided to watch it, and I must say I am quite surprised how well it captures the essence of the music and story. The documentary covers everything from the birth of funk to the rise of Motown, and shows how great a thing these musicians did to create a genre and music. However, there are many artists who were overlooked, and some who are considered to be great, but are not. It's not the greatest documentary ever made, but it's not that bad either.
Dorothy Garrett
Thursday, 28 May 2020 08:15

Perhaps one of the most divisive films of the 2000s, the soundtrack to this film was the perfect platform for the argument that the music was unnecessary. In retrospect, many would agree with that. This film is a bit more nuanced, although the DVD version is pretty good. It's actually the video that has been the problem, as the audio quality is sub-par. The music is really well done. The interplay between the characters is great. But what I really love about this film is the performances. I love the chemistry between Sheen and Dern, the tension between Carrey and Crawford, and the ending that's just perfect. It's well done, but I also love the music. The movie gets a 9/10 from me.
Jacqueline H.
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 00:48

I was wondering how the great Robert Redford would portray the role of an underdog champion of the world. I found him to be quite good in this film. It was definitely not the stereotypical Hollywood acting. The characters were believable. His determination, and strength and talent was admirable. The underdog story is well handled and beautifully done. The documentary format also worked well. I have not seen the movie and I would like to see it in its entirety, but I did see a lot of the behind the scenes, archival footage that the documentary director gave, which I liked. If you like the film, you might also like this.
Nicholas
Monday, 25 May 2020 23:18

It is such a shame that the film Bert Berns, Jr.'s performance was overshadowed by the Oscar nominations that were given out in the '06 Oscars. Not only was he nominated for an Oscar, he was even nominated for a Golden Globe and was up for a BAFTA. The fact that the Academy chose to overlook the performance of Berns, Jr. shows that this movie is really not that good. It was an excellent performance and it deserves more recognition than what it received. I don't know why this movie didn't get more publicity, because I really wanted to see it and I think it would have been a great movie. The movie is a good documentary about a former professional baseball player, who was banned from the sport after testing positive for steroids. The movie also talks about the film industry, especially about the early years of film and baseball. There is also a great focus on the relationship between the people who made this film and the people who made the movie. It is a good movie that should be seen by anyone who is interested in film. I give it an 8 out of 10.
Kyle
Monday, 18 May 2020 22:26

I will not give any spoilers but the film will leave you with a good feeling after the end. The thing I am surprised about is that I felt a sense of what "people" actually think about the issues that were raised in this film. I will mention that I'm not a "cult" film critic, and that the actual way the film is presented and told is very personal and controversial. The reasons why this film is controversial are explained in the title. In conclusion, I think that this film will open your mind and make you think about the issues raised in it. It does this in a very interesting and original way.
Adam Wade
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 22:44

I'm sorry, but it seems that not everyone agrees with this film. I will tell you why I think it's a very interesting documentary. I know this film was made because of the hate that was shown towards Mr. Berns, and I'm sure that the man did much good for the people of America. This documentary isn't to prove that Mr. Berns didn't do much for the community in general, it's more about the state of the city of New York at that time. At that time, the population was too poor to build anything, and the water was polluted with the release of coal ash from the burning of coal. Mr. Berns didn't have the means to help the people, he could only do what he could, and he did it in a way that it affected only the poor. There was a lot of violence, and it was probably the main reason for the riots that occurred in the city. There was also a lot of problems with the police force. The police department was working in a very slow and almost non-efficient way, so it was easy to get the police to do whatever they wanted. So, what did Mr. Berns do? He decided to set up a radio station, and he started playing some of the songs that were made by those that were beaten up, so the people could get some answers. He then started sending out tapes, and recordings to those that were in need. The people loved the songs, and they began to make the tapes. Mr. Berns showed the people what he was doing, and he taught them a lesson. He showed the people that they could do whatever they wanted, and he didn't care about what others thought of him. He really changed the way that the city of New York was, and he showed the people what he was doing. It was a very interesting film, and it has a great message. You shouldn't let your prejudice stop you from listening to this documentary.
Wayne W.
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 10:59

The film had me guessing what would happen, but I was also guessing what would happen to the characters and the story. I liked it. The film is quite dark, but at the same time very well put together. It has a great story, and the music is amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who likes music, and who is a big fan of Jimmy Page.
Carl
Sunday, 10 May 2020 20:05

A documentary that explores the life and work of the great film composer, Bert Berns. This documentary features interviews from some of his most famous colleagues, some of his earliest works, and a variety of other personal stories. It also features some of his old-time friends and colleagues, most of whom have given some very interesting and thoughtful stories. The film is very entertaining and the interviews are a lot of fun, even if they are some of the same old stories. Berns had a lot of influence on many film composers, not just his own, but on many of the other composers. His music was such a crucial part of many movies, and so is the story of his life and work. It's definitely worth a watch for the fascinating stories, but also for the films he contributed to.
Brittany
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 21:52

If you've ever been to a Phish show, you've heard some of the lyrics to this movie, a popular song among Phish fans. I can't say the music itself is a good thing. I've heard the song "Jack Straw" on numerous occasions, and it is quite unpleasant, and I can't listen to it in the same way as I would like to listen to a song like "Rhapsody In Blue". That said, if you're going to see the movie, you should see it for the music. Phish performs it so well that I can't imagine anyone else performing it. The performances are all top-notch. Their production is amazing, the sets are unique and very authentic, the cast are well-cast, and the music is a riot. The casting for the parts is spot-on. Jake Shimabukuro, Jeff Schroeder, Tom Skerritt, and Bryce Dessner are all perfect. This movie may be a little out of date, but it's still worth watching. Even if you're not a Phish fan, you may still enjoy it.
Elizabeth Foster
Tuesday, 05 May 2020 08:37

An extremely well crafted and insightful documentary on a very obscure subject. If you love traveling and traveling with other people and will enjoy the music and stories behind the music and the travel and seeing how the different nations relate to each other. I highly recommend this documentary.
Sara Brewer
Saturday, 02 May 2020 23:40

The first thing I'd like to point out is that this film was made at a time when Donald Trump was beginning to take hold of the White House. It was clear that the nation was going through some sort of existential crisis. But rather than focus on what caused this, the film focuses on what brought it about. The documentary film of the legendary director is incredibly insightful. It takes a look at his life as a film maker, and his eventual influence on the mainstream film industry. Bert Berns is recognized as one of the greatest American film makers of all time, and he has a lot to say about the film industry. He reveals a lot about his childhood in the late 1940s, and the era where films were a huge part of his life. He gives a lot of insight on his first successes and failures, and how Hollywood was basically a place where he was able to be himself. He also talks about his past and how it affected his career and his life. The documentary is quite informative, and the film is great. It was a good idea to interview someone that has been in the industry for so long. You get to learn about the actual history behind the movie industry, and the people who helped shape the industry. And what the film doesn't talk about is that a lot of directors are more worried about getting their picture out than they are getting the movie that they want out. One of the great things about this documentary is that they don't just show the director, but also show the people who made the movie. It's a great way to get a really good feel for the people involved. The film is one of the best documentaries I've seen, and it was made with the intention of telling a story. It shows how a man can have so much power, and yet be completely disconnected from the people he's responsible for. This is what makes the documentary great, and one of the best documentaries I've seen.
Justin
Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 19:30

The film is very long, and I don't understand why, as it's obviously meant to be, just like so many other documentaries that have been made. The length of this one is obviously because it's a very long documentary and it's been done to death. The one thing that makes it a great documentary is the performance of the director, Martin Scorsese. This guy is in a class by himself, and I really like him. He is a very intelligent director and has a great sense of what he wants to show, and the story he's telling. The reason why I think the film is so good is because of the fact that it shows both sides of the story, and really understands the fear, the feelings of the people, the real world problems that really matter to people, and is able to show the real character of the characters. It's a very important part of a film, and it really goes a long way, but it's not enough to make a great documentary. I just like it, and I think that it's worth watching.
Alexander S.
Monday, 27 Apr 2020 06:15

It is hard to find a film that is truly inspirational. I know I have missed out on many great films in my life but this one is one of the best. I love how the story is told and how it has a more meaningful message than the average film. I was amazed at how it portrayed the 'crazies' who were taken in by the circus. There was a powerful message about how those who took advantage of those who were not as strong as they should have been but still did the best they could. It also showed that if you are strong enough and able to look at life from the wrong perspective it can be a beautiful thing. I feel like if I could it would be a beautiful thing to people like me.
Henry Wallace
Friday, 24 Apr 2020 21:18

I've seen this documentary twice now, and I'm just as impressed as I was the first time around. At first, I didn't care for the camera work. The first time I watched it, I just thought it looked like some sort of poorly staged, out of focus video, which is actually how I saw it first time. The second time, I got used to it, and the first thing I noticed is the overall photography style of the documentary. The documentary is not a black and white, washed out documentary. The documentary is supposed to be very simple. If you haven't seen it, it's probably best to skip it and go straight to a good movie instead. I think there are a couple of reasons why this works for me. One, it's incredibly detailed, and I can appreciate how that adds to the overall atmosphere of the documentary. It just adds to the style, and I appreciate that. The second reason is the subject matter itself. The subjects are all very interesting. The production, editing, and general production of the documentary were all good. The photography is just incredible. I really don't think there's a single part of the documentary that doesn't work. This documentary is definitely a must-see. It's a fantastic documentary, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the subject matter. This is definitely one of my favorite documentaries.
Alan Clark
Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 08:03

Not very often, I think I'll get to watch a documentary. But the more I think about it the more it seems like a waste of time. This documentary features all the classic rock bands, with almost every song from a great era. It's actually almost an hour and a half long, but if you don't care about a good story, you could probably enjoy this. You can see that each band is an artist and has a good story behind them. It's great to see how some bands have survived through music, and how some of them have given back to the community in some way. It also features interviews with the bands and the person who played them. In my opinion, this documentary is just an introduction to the music. It doesn't tell you everything, but it doesn't explain anything either. If you love the music, it's worth seeing.
Deborah L.
Monday, 20 Apr 2020 23:05

The documentary "Bert Berns Story" is a documentary on the life of legendary rock musician Bert Berns, based on his own book. It is a very entertaining and informative documentary about the man behind the music and the music. In the documentary, you will see the impact of Berns on music, his rise from just a small up and coming singer in the 80s to a superstar and his rise and fall in popularity in the 90s. I would recommend this documentary to anyone who loves music or would like to know more about this legend. It is a must watch for all music lovers and documentary fans alike. The DVD is a very well made documentary with a great soundtrack. It is a must for music fans.
Amber
Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 03:36

I was looking for a new way to see Bert Berns and have it go deeper into his life. As I watched it, I found myself thinking that it was a wonderful, touching story. The music was a great choice, I loved the way that they brought the orchestral pieces to life, and the singing was great as well. It is not a biographical film, so don't expect it to tell the true story of Bert Berns. It is also not a documentary, so you won't have to worry about that either. The director, John Sanborn, tells the story with this incredible style and animation. The films is in black and white, but it is not a bad thing. In fact, it is very well done, and it brings the film to life. Overall, I really enjoyed this film, and it will keep me very interested. It is not one that I will watch again, but it is definitely a film that I will keep on my shelf.
Joan
Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 02:21

This is the story of Bert Berns. It's the story of his life. His music and his music. In his world of music, he was a rebel. The music he played was much different from what we hear today. He was a genius, but not everyone could hear it. It's like the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones. A pure masterpiece. I would never go see this movie if you are not into music, but if you are into music and like to hear the pure genius of Bert Berns, this is a must see movie. I would give this movie a 8.5 out of 10.
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