Music Box
HBO Running Music • History
Music Box is a collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 2021
6 episodes
E01
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Sat, Jul 24 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
An examination of Woodstock 99, the infamous music festival that, instead of celebrating peace and love, descended into mayhem.
E02
Jagged
Fri, Nov 19 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
An intimate exploration of Alanis Morissette and her groundbreaking 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.
E03
DMX: Don't Try To Understand
Fri, Nov 26 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
A film with rare access to the late rapper after his release from prison –  a portrait of a man struggling with addiction, fame, and his inner demons in the final years of his life.
E04
Listening to Kenny G
Fri, Dec 3 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
An examination of the most popular instrumentalist of all time and why he is polarizing to so many.
E05
Mr. Saturday Night
Fri, Dec 10 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
The untold story of Robert Stigwood and how he amped the disco era.
E06
Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss
Fri, Dec 17 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
A film exploring how the late hip-hop star impacted a genre during his short life.
Season 2023
1 episode
E01
Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed
Sat, Apr 8 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
An exploration of the personal and creative struggles behind the music of four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell.
Season 2024
1 episode
E01
Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary
Sat, Nov 30 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary chronicles the emergence and popularity of the West Coast, soft rock pop culture epitomized by musical artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock" in 2005 by a parody website series, the easy listening, relaxing sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s, which were beloved by many, came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics, but have since reclaimed their legitimate place in music history and are celebrated in this groove-infused film from the Music Box anthology series.
Season 2025
4 episodes
E01
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Fri, Dec 5 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
An intimate portrait of Jeff Buckley, whose otherworldly voice, emotional sound, and sudden death left the music world reeling.
E02
Wizkid: Long Live Lagos
Fri, Dec 12 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
This special traces the roots and global rise of Nigerian superstar Wizkid as he prepares for his first major stadium concert.
E03
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?
Fri, Dec 19 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
After their debut album's success, Counting Crows and singer Adam Duritz became global rockstars; interviews and 90s footage show how they navigated sudden fame while staying true to their art.
E04
Happy And You Know It
Fri, Dec 26 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
110 min
Children's music is terminally uncool to adults and dismissed by music critics, yet adored by kids. MUSIC BOX: HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT explores the underestimated and wildly popular genre, delving behind the scenes to tell the origin stories of some of the top names in the field. It also traces the evolution of this prolific business and how advancements in technology and AI are reshaping and turbo-charging this genre.