Nearly six decades since its founding, Rolling Stone
remains the leading authority in music, entertainment, and culture, reaching a global audience of more than 60 million readers, viewers, and listeners each month. Rolling Stone Films expands the mission of the iconic publication through documentaries, scripted projects, podcasts, short films, and digital series.
Drawing from the publication’s vast archive, original reporting, and ongoing coverage of music, entertainment, politics, and culture, the division develops and produces stories that begin on the page and evolve across varying platforms. The division’s projects are rooted in the same reporting, access, and curiosity that have defined the publication for almost 60 years.
Its productions include Little Richard: I Am Everything, which won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts & Culture Documentary and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Music Film, as well as Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari, The Fall of Diddy, and Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine. Rolling Stone Films has also received multiple award nominations for its growing slate of short films, distributed across Rolling Stone’s digital platforms and YouTube channels.
Beyond film and television, Rolling Stone Films produces a slate of audio and video podcasts, including Nashville Now, The Rolling Stone Interview, and the forthcoming Rolling Stone Studio, creating new ways for audiences to engage with the artists, stories, and conversations at the center of culture.
Led by former HBO Max executive Alexandra Dale, Rolling Stone Films continues to develop projects inspired by the journalism, access, and storytelling that have long been at the heart of Rolling Stone. Drawing from both the magazine’s celebrated archive and the rich reporting behind it, the division explores the stories beyond the headline, bringing new depth and perspective to the people and moments shaping culture.
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Nearly six decades since its founding, Rolling Stone
remains the leading authority in music, entertainment, and culture, reaching a global audience of more than 60 million readers, viewers, and listeners each month. Rolling Stone Films expands the mission of the iconic publication through documentaries, scripted projects, podcasts, short films, and digital series.
Drawing from the publication’s vast archive, original reporting, and ongoing coverage of music, entertainment, politics, and culture, the division develops and produces stories that begin on the page and evolve across varying platforms. The division’s projects are rooted in the same reporting, access, and curiosity that have defined the publication for almost 60 years.
Its productions include Little Richard: I Am Everything, which won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts & Culture Documentary and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Music Film, as well as Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari, The Fall of Diddy, and Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine. Rolling Stone Films has also received multiple award nominations for its growing slate of short films, distributed across Rolling Stone’s digital platforms and YouTube channels.
Beyond film and television, Rolling Stone Films produces a slate of audio and video podcasts, including Nashville Now, The Rolling Stone Interview, and the forthcoming Rolling Stone Studio, creating new ways for audiences to engage with the artists, stories, and conversations at the center of culture.
Led by former HBO Max executive Alexandra Dale, Rolling Stone Films continues to develop projects inspired by the journalism, access, and storytelling that have long been at the heart of Rolling Stone. Drawing from both the magazine’s celebrated archive and the rich reporting behind it, the division explores the stories beyond the headline, bringing new depth and perspective to the people and moments shaping culture.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
FEATURED PROJECTS
GREGG ALLMAN: THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL
GREGG ALLMAN: THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL
Tracing Gregg Allman’s journey from a childhood scarred by his father’s murder to the heart of a generation-defining sound with the Allman Brothers Band, this tender film uses electrifying performances and archival recordings to reveal how his music, his headline-making marriage to Cher, and his restless pursuit of authenticity affirmed him not just as a rock legend, but as a lasting cultural force.
“A timeless portrait of one of our greatest bands ever – The Allman Brothers Band. Centered around a rare and intimate interview with Gregg Allman, The Music of My Soul tells the whole story of survival, loyalty, love, loss, family, genius, perseverance and the one of the wildest rides in rock history.”
– Cameron Crowe
Tracing Gregg Allman’s journey from a childhood scarred by his father’s murder to the heart of a generation-defining sound with the Allman Brothers Band, this tender film uses electrifying performances and archival recordings to reveal how his music, his headline-making marriage to Cher, and his restless pursuit of authenticity affirmed him not just as a rock legend, but as a lasting cultural force.
“A timeless portrait of one of our greatest bands ever – The Allman Brothers Band. Centered around a rare and intimate interview with Gregg Allman, The Music of My Soul tells the whole story of survival, loyalty, love, loss, family, genius, perseverance and the one of the wildest rides in rock history.”
– Cameron Crowe
Trophy Wife:
Murder on Safari
A wild tale of greed, sex, and mysterious death on an African safari adventure leads to an international murder investigation. This adrenaline-pumping, true-crime docu-series directed by Dani Sloane is based on the Rolling Stone article “Before the Dentist Knows You’re Dead” by Matt Sullivan
and was made in partnership with XTR and ABC News Studios.
Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari
A wild tale of greed, sex, and mysterious death on an African safari adventure leads to an international murder investigation. This adrenaline-pumping, true-crime docu-series directed by Dani Sloane is based on the Rolling Stone article “Before the Dentist Knows You’re Dead” by Matt Sullivan and was made in partnership with XTR and ABC News Studios.
The Fall of Diddy
This gripping documentary explores the rise and unraveling of Sean “Diddy” Combs, delving into allegations of abuse, violence, and power struggles that have shaken his legacy. In partnership with Maxine, this series features firsthand accounts and deep investigative reporting from Rolling Stone journalists, uncovering the darker side of the music mogul’s empire.
The Fall of Diddy
This gripping documentary explores the rise and unraveling of Sean “Diddy” Combs, delving into allegations of abuse, violence, and power struggles that have shaken his legacy. In partnership with Maxine, this series features firsthand accounts and deep investigative reporting from Rolling Stone journalists, uncovering the darker side of the music mogul’s empire.
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Little Richard:
I Am Everything
Director Lisa Cortés’ stunning documentary explodes the canon of American pop music, shining a light on the architect of rock & roll, Little Richard, and the black, queer origins of rock & roll. Produced with Bungalow Media, the film depicts Penniman’s complex journey as a conflicted revolutionary who careened between religion, sex, and rock & roll, navigating the extreme tensions of race and sexuality of his time.
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
Director Lisa Cortés’ stunning documentary explodes the canon of American pop music, shining a light on the architect of rock & roll, Little Richard, and the black, queer origins of rock & roll. Produced with Bungalow Media, the film depicts Penniman’s complex journey as a conflicted revolutionary who careened between religion, sex, and rock & roll, navigating the extreme tensions of race and sexuality of his time.
Marilyn Manson
Unmasked
Everyone thought shock-rocker Marilyn Manson’s pitch-black image was an act, but after numerous accusations it appeared to be a dark reality. This three-part docu-series provides a full portrait of the musician and his alleged behavior, and was made in partnership with Lightbox, Channel 4 and Fifth Season.
Courtesy of Channel 4
Courtesy of Channel 4
Marilyn Manson
Unmasked
Everyone thought shock-rocker Marilyn Manson’s pitch-black image was an act, but after numerous accusations it appeared to be a dark reality. This three-part docu-series provides a full portrait of the musician and his alleged behavior, and was made in partnership with Lightbox, Channel 4 and Fifth Season.
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Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine
Based on interviews from Rolling Stone, this 3 part docu-series brings to life the rise and fall of one of the most controversial rappers of all time, Tekashi 6ix9ine. Deep childhood trauma, a broken education system and a gentrifying neighborhood set the stage for his bizarre transformation into hip hop’s greatest villain, propelling him to global fame, and a terrifying downfall. Produced with Jigsaw and Lightbox.
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Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine
Based on interviews from Rolling Stone, this 3 part docu-series brings to life the rise and fall of one of the most controversial rappers of all time, Tekashi 6ix9ine. Deep childhood trauma, a broken education system and a gentrifying neighborhood set the stage for his bizarre transformation into hip hop’s greatest villain, propelling him to global fame, and a terrifying downfall. Produced with Jigsaw and Lightbox.
Rolling Stone:
Stories from the Edge
This docuseries from Jigsaw’s Alex Gibney shows the rise of Rolling Stone from San Francisco broadsheet to one of the most successful magazines in history, defining pop culture with music writing, in-depth cultural reporting, and gonzo political coverage. Narrated by Jeff Daniels and Johnny Depp, this doc includes interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Jay Z, Britney Spears, and Taylor Swift and a never-before-seen interview with David Bowie.
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FRED MORALES, JR./COURTESY OF TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Rolling Stone:
Stories from the Edge
This multi-part docuseries from Jigsaw’s Alex Gibney shows the rise of Rolling Stone from San Francisco broadsheet to one of the most successful magazines in history, defining pop culture with a mix of music writing, in-depth cultural reporting, and gonzo political coverage. Narrated by Jeff Daniels and Johnny Depp, this doc includes interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Jay Z, Britney Spears, and Taylor Swift and a never-before-seen interview with David Bowie.
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USA v. Chapo: The Drug War Goes on Trial
This 5-part docu-series looks into the rise and fall of the elusive drug kingpin, Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Loera, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how Rolling Stone and Sean Penn came together to publish the original, controversial El Chapo interview. Directed by Bernardo Ruiz and produced in partnership with Jigsaw Productions.
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USA v. Chapo: The Drug War Goes on Trial
This 5-part docu-series looks into the rise and fall of the elusive drug kingpin, Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Loera, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how Rolling Stone and Sean Penn came together to publish the original, controversial El Chapo interview. Directed by Bernardo Ruiz and produced in partnership with Jigsaw Productions.
PODCASTS
From the last interview with Charles Manson to the latest in music news, immerse yourself in our audiobooks and podcasts.
PODCASTS
From the last interview with Charles Manson to the latest in music news, immerse yourself in our audiobooks and podcasts.
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Deep conversations between iconic musicians. With the artists in charge, no topic is off-limits.
An adventure to visit Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier with Contributing Editor Jeff Goodell.
Veteran reporter Erik Hedegaard visits notorious cult leader Charles Manson in prison before he died.
The stories behind some of the most essential albums of all time, from Pet Sounds to Red.
Chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall talks to celebrities about TV shows they have never seen.
This legendary franchise features conversations with generations of culture-shapers speaking their truth.
Rolling Stone contributing writer Paul Solotaroff hosts the next season in the acclaimed Bone Valley anthology.
Rolling Stone’s weekly deep
dive into the hottest genre in
music: country, hosted by
Joseph Hudak.
Delve into the stories behind
iconic tracks and modern hits featuring interviews with artists
and insiders.
From BTS to Bob Dylan, senior writer Brian Hiatt takes us inside the biggest stories in music.
Deep-dive conversations between iconic musicians. With the artists in charge, no topic is off-limits.
An adventure to Antarctica to visit the Doomsday Glacier with Contributing Editor Jeff Goodell.
Reporter Erik Hedegaard visits notorious cult leader Charles Manson in prison before he died.
The stories behind some of the most essential albums of all time, from Pet Sounds to Red.