The Beach Boys: An American Band

This documentary celebrates the Beach Boys with a treasure trove of concert videos, home movies, and early music videos, as well as a Hollywood movie featuring the band's performances with comedic cameos by Bob Hope and Jack Benny. The film also includes insightful interviews with Brian and Carl, sharing the story of the band's origins and featuring candid moments, such as Brian's interview from his bed, discussing his struggles with nervous breakdowns, deafness, and his father. The documentary showcases rare black-and-white concert footage from the band's early days, with Brian still performing, and features mesmerizing harmonies, including footage from the iconic album Pet Sounds.