With Ringer Films’ ‘Yacht Rock’ documentary gearing up for Thanksgiving weekend, we present a list of films to help you through the season. Streaming Season is in full swing, and music documentaries are the perfect way to unwind. This weekend brings two big ones: Beatles ’64 on Apple TV+ and Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary on Max. But what about before or after? Here are some films to keep you entertained and provide emotional support.

Find Your Emotional Support with These Music Films

What to Watch When You Need a Reminder that Even the Closest Families Fight: The Beatles: Get Back

Peter Jackson's excavation of 1969 Beatles footage for Let It Be yielded nearly eight hours of cleaned-up material. The Thanksgiving lull allows time to watch the three-part opus and take in the squabbling Beatles. As Katie Baker said, Get Back shows the band as brothers with familial bickering and real love. Even if your family gatherings aren't as fraught, you can commiserate with the Fab Four. Plus, it can be a planning inspiration. Someone needs to be the Paul McCartney equivalent to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What to Watch When You Need to See Someone Else’s Sibling Dysfunction: Oasis: Supersonic

Oasis: Supersonic focuses on the three years from 1993 to 1996 when Oasis went from signing with Creation Records to their peak at Knebworth. It shows the Gallagher brothers nagging, bickering, and insulting each other while becoming the biggest band in England. The film captures the essence of that crazy run and the Gallagher brothers' outlandish gripes. And the songs! They are truly remarkable.

What to Watch When the Boomers and Millennials Need to Find Common Ground: Todd Haynes’s The Velvet Underground

Todd Haynes' 2021 documentary on The Velvet Underground showcases a multidimensional band. Utilizing split-screens and layered audio, it creates a dazzling atmosphere. The film is both informative and reverential, covering the band's unconventional artistic flourishes and the toxic environments they faced. It captures the essence of the band better than anyone else could.

What to Watch When Your Cousin Needs a Reminder They’re Not the Main Character: 20 Feet from Stardom

Most backup singers never make it to the spotlight, but this documentary shows the beauty in that divide. It's about a love of music that defies ego and fame, sacrificing individuality for perfect harmony. From Luther Vandross to Darlene Love and others, backup singers have shaped the music we love. There are appearances from various artists for different family members.

What to Watch When Your Whole Family Could Use Therapy: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Metallica hired a therapist to address their relationship issues in 2004. The documentary shows the joys and frustrations of being in a successful band, like Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield's constant push-and-pull. It's a gripping portrait of one of the biggest musical acts at a crossroads. While Lars has received his share of blame, the therapist's role is also interesting.

What to Watch When Your Sibling Is More Successful Than You, But Hey, You Matter Too: Mistaken for Strangers

The National's story is told in a unique way in this documentary. It's not your typical rise-to-fame story but a meditation on purpose, self-worth, and family. It's funny and shows the essence of the band. The fact that Matt Berninger allowed it to be made shows the love behind it.

What to Watch When You Need to Find Something for Every Kind of Music Fan: Quincy

Quincy, produced by Netflix and directed by Rashida Jones, is a documentary about the late Quincy Jones. It covers his fascinating life and touches on different eras and styles of American music. It's a cozy and diaristic film that everyone can bond over.

What to Watch When Someone—Canine? Toddler? Neither Will ’Fess Up—Shatters Your Prized SAD Light Therapy Lamp: Summer of Soul

The 2021 concert documentary Summer of Soul showcases a legends-only outdoor music festival in 1969. It features acts like Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Gladys Knight, and Mahalia Jackson. It has something for everyone, lighting up the spirit and warming the heart.

What to Watch for a Reminder That Being With Your Loved Ones Is a Beautiful Thing, Even If Your Loved Ones Are Morons: Heavy Metal Parking Lot

Heavy Metal Parking Lot is a 17-minute movie consisting of footage from a Judas Priest concert in 1986. It's a giddy parade of dirty Trans-Ams and rockers. It makes you feel what it was like to be young and on top of the world. It's a reminder that being with loved ones, even if they're a bit crazy, is a beautiful thing.

What to Watch When You Need to Explain Your Musical Taste and Personal Style to Your Uninterested Nieces: Hype!

Director Doug Pray's doc is a great portrayal of Seattle music in the late 80s and early 90s. It features Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and other bands. It captures the humor of the scene and shows that even after friends make it big, they're still shocked.

What to Watch When Your Mom Suggests Gathering in the Living Room to Watch the New Amy Winehouse Movie: Amy

Asif Kapadia's Amy is a riveting documentary constructed from archival footage. It tells the story of Amy Winehouse's rise and fall without the hackneyed tropes of Hollywood biopics. It's a master class in documentary filmmaking with unreleased demo tracks and iconic tunes.

What to Watch When You’re Grieving the End of the Eras Tour: Miss Americana

Swift's Eras Tour is coming to an end, and Miss Americana takes us inside the process of creating her seventh album and behind the scenes of the Reputation Tour. It's interesting to watch knowing what we know now about her relationships and beliefs.

What to Watch When Your Cousin Tries to Play You His New Mixtape: Rap World

Rap World is a 2009 mockumentary that follows three friends from Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, on a quest to finish a rap album. It's a piercingly accurate portrayal of rap thirst and the suburban ambition that births new artists.

What to Watch When You Get Cornered by Your Younger Cousins to Talk About Playlists: Keepintime

In Keepintime, DJs and drummers cut up actual records on turntables, creating an improvised jam session. It's an exploration of rhythm and collaboration that drowns out awkward conversations.

What to Watch When Your Uncle Thinks He Knows About Rock History: A Band Called Death

A Band Called Death documents the Detroit-based African American trio who are credited as the first Black punk rock band. It tells their story from forming the band to their eventual recognition in the late 2000s. It's a must-see for those who want to know the true origins of punk rock.

What to Watch When You Need to Disassociate Completely: “Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee”

Fred Armisen and Bill Hader's Documentary Now! parody tells the story of two Chicago-born boys who left the meat tradition and became a band. It's a funny and lived-in mock-doc with perfect beats and idiosyncrasies. It's a great warm-up or come-down to Yacht Rock.