10 of the best music documentaries on Netflix that you can watch right now

Director: Emmett Malloy

"Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell" offers an alternative look into the life of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. through rare footage and interviews with his family and friends.

The Guardian's Ellen E Jones praised the documentary for sidestepping the already much-covered ground of the rapper's 1997 shooting death to instead deliver a "moving life story."

Directors: Rashida Jones, Alan Hicks

Having worked with Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and Donna Summer among others, Quincy Jones is widely regarded as one of the most legendary music producers of all time.

2018's "Quincy" uses unparalleled access to Jones and his personal archives to celebrate his life and legacy.

Director: Chris Smith

From meeting as children to conquering America, "Wham!" chronicles the rise of the iconic British pop duo of the same name.

Delivered mostly through a blend of archival footage and interviews with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Forbes described the documentary as a "heartwarming story" about "two friends chasing their dream."

Director: Joe Pearlman

"Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now" provides a behind-the-scenes look into the life and creative process of the British musician, Lewis Capaldi.

Most notably, the film sheds light on Capaldi's journey with Tourette's syndrome.

Chris Azzopardi of The New York Times praised the film for managing to "escape most of the promotional trappings of its ilk" and strike "a more meaningful note than other pop star docs."

Directors: Jaime Barbosa, Jorge Duran

"Broken Idol: The Undoing of Diomedes Diaz" documents the rise and fall of one of Colombia's most revered ever singers, Diomedes Díaz.

Through a mix of interviews and archival footage, the film unravels the complexities of Diaz's tumultuous life, including his struggles with drug addiction and his conviction in relation to the suspicious death of a fan at his house in 1997.

Director: Liz Garbus

"What Happened, Miss Simone?" looks back on the music career of the great Nina Simone, her involvement in the civil rights movement, and her decision to move to Liberia in 1974.

Graeme Tuckett of Stuff described the documentary as a "blazingly intelligent, nuanced and insightful dive into the life of the woman born Eunice Waymon and her journey into gospel, classical, jazz and blues."

Director: Stanley Nelson

Using the same title as his famous 1957 album, "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool" features Miles Davis' family, friends, and contemporaries reflecting on his life and legacy as a jazz legend.

In 2021, the documentary won two Emmy awards for outstanding arts and culture documentary, and outstanding sound.

Director: Justin Krook

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" dives into the life and career of electronic music producer and DJ Steve Aoki, providing an intimate look at the impact of his father, Japanese-American restaurateur Rocky Aoki, on his hunger (no pun intended) for success.

Tribeca Film described it as "an energetic and fast-paced bio-doc that examines the story behind one of the most prolific and well-known DJs working today."

Director: Kelly Duane

"ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke" provides a comprehensive look at the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder of legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, including his growing involvement in the civil rights movement before he was killed.

"For such a relatively short running time, 'Re-Mastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke' does an exemplary job of exploring the dual thesis that its title alludes to," critic Patrick Nabarro wrote of the documentary.

Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky

"Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" offers viewers a glimpse into one of the most turbulent periods in the history of heavy metal legends Metallica, documenting frontman James Hetfield's battle with alcoholism and the departure of bassist Jason Newsted while trying to record their eighth studio album, "St. Anger."

Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly called it "one of the most revelatory rock portraits ever made."