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Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone
remains the leading authority in music, entertainment and pop culture, reaching a global audience of more than 60 million readers, viewers and listeners each month. Rolling Stone Films, a new division of the iconic brand, embraces and expands the mission of the publication, leveraging a rich archive of IP and original storytelling to illuminate the culture of our times, with premium documentary and scripted films, television series and podcasts. The team is led by Rolling Stone veteran Jason Fine, and former HBO Max executive Alex Dale. RS Films has a slate of more than 25 new projects in development and production for major networks and streaming platforms, with a diverse array of partners, filmmakers and creators. In the fall of 2024, Rolling Stone Films will also launch a new slate of ambitious short form documentary films in partnership with Doc+ and XTR. Our latest production, Little Richard: I Am Everything, aired on Max and was nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Music Film” category.
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Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone
remains the leading authority in music, entertainment and pop culture, reaching a global audience of more than 60 million readers, viewers and listeners each month. Rolling Stone Films, a new division of the iconic brand, embraces and expands the mission of the publication, leveraging a rich archive of IP and original storytelling to illuminate the culture of our times, with premium documentary and scripted films, television series and podcasts. The team is led by Rolling Stone veteran Jason Fine, and former HBO Max executive Alex Dale. RS Films has a slate of more than 25 new projects in development and production for major networks and streaming platforms, with a diverse array of partners, filmmakers and creators. In the fall of 2024, Rolling Stone Films will also launch a new slate of ambitious short form documentary films in partnership with Doc+ and XTR. Our latest production, Little Richard: I Am Everything, aired on Max and was nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Music Film” category.
IMAGES ABOVE BY MICHAEL OCHS ARCHIVES/GETTY IMAGES, PAOLO FORTADES, CHRISTOPHER SIMON SYKES/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES, AND COURTESY OF DISCOVERY EN ESPAÑOL
FEATURED PROJECTS
FEATURED PROJECTS
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CHARLIE GILETT COLLECTION/GETTY IMAGES
Little Richard: I Am Everything
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.
“TRAILBLAZING”
—ROBERT ABELE, LOS ANGELES TIMES
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.
“TRAILBLAZING”
—ROBERT ABELE, LOS ANGELES TIMES
“COMPLETELY UPENDS YOU”
—CANDACE FREDERICK, HUFFINGTON POST
Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
This exclusive podcast from Rolling Stone and iHeartMedia explores the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” with hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield. They delve into the stories behind iconic tracks like Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” and modern hits like The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” featuring interviews with artists and insiders about what makes these songs the greatest of all time.
Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
This exclusive podcast from Rolling Stone and iHeartMedia explores the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” with hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield. They delve into the stories behind iconic tracks like Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” and modern hits like The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” featuring interviews with artists and insiders about what makes these songs the greatest of all time.
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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.
GONZALES PHOTO/PER-OTTO OPPI/PYMCA/AVALON/ UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP/GETTY IMAGES
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.
RONALDO SCHEMIDT/GETTY IMAGES
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.
From BTS to Bob Dylan, Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt takes us inside the biggest stories in music.
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.
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