“The T. A. M. I. Show” was the first major music documentary and concert film. Shot over two days in 1964, it highlighted the background antics of the performers, and had electrifying performances by James Brown and The Rolling Stones, among many other stars.
It was also notable for featuring musicians and audiences of different races, just months after the Civil Rights Act was passed, outlawing racial discrimination. The groundbreaking doc was even honored with a spot on the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress because of its historical and cultural significance.
