Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)

6.9/10 • 95 min • Documentary Music

Overview

This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rise again of the soft rock epitomized by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock," the easy-listening genre came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics. However, it has since reclaimed its place in music history and is celebrated in this groove-infused film.

Cast

Kenny Loggins

Christopher Cross

Michael McDonald

Steve Porcaro

Steve Lukather

David Paich

Self

Thundercat

Questlove

Mac DeMarco

Fred Armisen

Self

Bethany Cosentino

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