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- DirectorSean EvansRoger WatersStarsRufat AliyevFarshid AziziNikoo BaftiA look at Roger Waters' 2017-2018 concert tour.
- DirectorAdrian MabenStarsDavid GilmourRoger WatersRichard WrightLive versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, Set the controls for the heart of the sun, Mademoiselle nobbs (Seamus, but with Rick's dog on vocals). "Careful" and "Set the controls" are shot at night with minimal lighting, setting a beautiful mood. And the live Saucerful just has to be seen, with Waters jumping around in the sunlight banging the huge gong. The 80-minute version features studio footage from the recordings of Dark side of the Moon, with alternate versions of Us and them, On the run and Brain Damage, as well as interviews with the band.
- DirectorDick CarruthersJimmy PageStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesA double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.
- DirectorDaniel SarkissianStarsSuzi QuatroRandy BachmanCountry Joe McDonaldHow do you define classic rock? Is it a genre, a radio format, or music from a specific period of time? Filmmaker & lifelong rocker Daniel Sarkissian travels the world, interviewing iconic artists in search of an answer.
- DirectorPeter CliftonJoe MassotStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesThe line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsGeorge LopezTommy ChongEva LongoriaComedy superstar George Lopez performs live in front of a packed house at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. in this stand-up special.
- DirectorPeter EstevesStuart CoxeStarsShelby FennerNigel LawrenceShaun MajumderFeature-length documentary following Canadian funny man Shaun Majumder as he embarks on his first ever cross-Canada solo stand-up tour from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, B.C. Everyone has a story and Shaun is the quintessential storyteller. In this film, we get to see how a stand-up act develops from the genesis of the idea, to its being worked, reworked, and reworked again. Director Peter Esteves' unique and unprecedented access to Shaun's life goes beyond the public persona providing a window that is both funny and deeply revealing. As the story unfolds, a more intimate and complex side of one of Canada's funniest people is revealed.
- DirectorKenny OrtegaStarsMichael JacksonAlex AlAlexandra ApjarovaA compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsMichael JacksonOla RayForrest J. AckermanA night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies - only a "Thriller" can save them now.
- DirectorStan WinstonStarsMichael JacksonPat DadeAmy SmallmanThe mayor of a nameless town gathers a mob to confront a hermit living in a "haunted house," but when the mob arrives, the man has a few tricks up his sleeve to convince them that he's not that bad.
- DirectorSam DunnScot McFadyenStarsGeddy LeeAlex LifesonNeil PeartTIME MACHINE 2011: Live In Cleveland' is an evening with Rush performing their classic hits and features the legendary 'Moving Pictures' album, performed live in its entirety.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsKevin HartWith his wisecracking one-of-a-kind style of comedy, Kevin Hart pokes fun at everyone - even his audience.
- DirectorAlek KeshishianStarsMadonnaDonna DeLoryNiki HarisDocumentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
- DirectorDick CarruthersStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesA concert documentary of Led Zeppelin's December 10, 2007 tribute performance for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.
- DirectorDavid WintersStarsAlice CooperVincent PriceDick WagnerAn Alice Cooper concert hosted by Vincent Price, with Alice Cooper's trademark "horror" stage act, and performances of some of his hit songs, including "Only Women Bleed," "School's Out" and "Steven."
- DirectorIan T. BarrettStarsSully ErnaGodsmackRobbie MerrillA live concert DVD filmed at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- DirectorBrian LockwoodStarsTommy LeeMick MarsVince Neil
- DirectorAlbert MayslesDavid MayslesCharlotte ZwerinStarsMick JaggerKeith RichardsMick TaylorWhen three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film.
- DirectorBrett MorgenStarsMick JaggerCharlie WattsBill WymanLegendary British rock band The Rolling Stones mark their 50th year together.
- DirectorJustin BombergMarty CallnerJacob CohlStarsThe Rolling StonesAC/DCSolomon BurkeThe Rolling Stones perform three separate concerts in New York, London and Paris in arena, stadium and club venues as part of their 2002-2003 Licks Tour in support of their 40th Anniversary and greatest hits album Forty Licks.
- DirectorHamish HamiltonStarsTodd A. FoxTommy LeeMick MarsA concert film by Motley Crue on the Carnival Of Sins Tour 2005 in Grand Rapids, Michigan U.S.A.
- DirectorMarty CallnerDave RussellStarsJann ArdenDan AykroydJim BelushiA gathering of some of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- DirectorWilliam CoselStarsJosé CarrerasPlácido DomingoLuciano PavarottiFollowup Los Angeles concert to Carreras Domingo Pavarotti in Concert (1990). Several songs are sung in English, and celebrity attendees include the (then former) 41st US President and the (then future) 38th governor of the state of California.
- DirectorEduardo Eguia DibildoxStarsJ.J. JacksonGregg EmersonDave WeidermanChronicles the rise of four young musicians from their formative years to their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon. Witness the group's tale told by the people who were there when it began - the childhood friends, fellow musicians, roadies, bodyguards, producers, and the band themselves. Covers all the years with David Lee Roth, and concentrates mostly on the club days and the first world tour. Includes interviews with many people who were very close to the band.
- DirectorSam DunnMarc RicciardelliStarsRik EmmettMike LevineGil MooreBeneath the pyro, spandex, and heavy metal hair, awaits an intriguing and deeply personal story of underdog rock band Triumph who rose to world domination in the 80s then mysteriously disappeared at the height of their fame.
- DirectorJeff SteinStarsRoger DaltreyPete TownshendKeith MoonInterviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.
- DirectorJohn EdgintonStarsTony BanksPhil CollinsPeter GabrielPhil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks reunite to do a documentary spanning most of the career of Genesis and their solo careers.
- DirectorBjorn Schaller"Laserium" is a feature length documentary that explores the history of Laserium and the pioneers behind creating moving laser images to the sounds of music.
- DirectorDennis SaundersStarsChris LaytonTommy ShannonStevie Ray VaughanStevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble burn it up at the El Mocambo.
- DirectorTom O'DellStarsThomas ArnoldAngela StrehliStevie Ray VaughanThis film reveals and dissects the formative years of Stevie Ray Vaughan's career - his influences and recordings - and traces the history of Texas blues itself, identifying Vaughan's place within this larger tradition. Featuring rare archive footage, exclusive interviews and a host of other features which all at once provide the finest document on the celebrated guitarist yet to emerge.
- DirectorJames TonkinStarsTony BanksPhil CollinsGenesisGenesis - The Last Domino? follows Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford and their crew as they build and rehearse their Last Domino tour. Despite the complications and uncertainties of the global Covid pandemic and without confirmed dates the band took the decision to spend the time and money so they would be prepared once the world returned to normal. The film follows the creative and emotional processes involved and features band interviews and live performance from the spectacular yet to be seen show.
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsTony BanksPhil CollinsMike RutherfordIt had been 15 years since Banks, Collins and Rutherford last took to the stage and this is their final tour to date.
- DirectorMike FleissMike PiscitelliStarsBlaskoBrandon BoydMike BrodinOzzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy, until now. Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of rock's great icon. Emerging from a working class family in war torn England, Osbourne and his neighborhood friends formed Black Sabbath and invented heavy metal. Plagued by self doubt, Osbourne the solo superstar went on a binge that lasted 40 years. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne will relive the highs of his triumphs as well as his journey to sobriety, which Ozzy regards as his greatest accomplishment.
- DirectorNicholas FergusonStarsKeith EmersonGreg LakeCarl PalmerEmerson, Lake & Palmer perform 'Pictures At An Exhibition' live at London's Lyceum in December 1970.
- DirectorBarney DouglasStarsBjörn BorgPeter FlemingChrissie HyndeIt follows John McEnroe as he finally tells his side of his storied career and performances on the court.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsJon AndersonBill BrufordRick Wakeman
- DirectorLen BrownStarsFranca Barchiesi
- StarsFranca Barchiesi
- DirectorJon BrewerStarsThemetta BerryIngrid BerryCharles Berry Jr.Story of Chuck Berry told by his relatives and friends.
- DirectorDavid LickleyStarsGordon PinsentThrough several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, Mysteries of the Great Lakes will take you on a journey through the greatest lake system in the world, and showcase the amazing geography, ecology, science, and history of the region.
- DirectorJacques PerrinJacques CluzaudStarsPierce BrosnanPedro Armendáriz Jr.Jacques PerrinAn ecological drama/documentary, filmed throughout the globe. Part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic world.
- DirectorDavis GuggenheimStarsJimmy PageThe EdgeJack WhiteA documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsBonoThe EdgeAdam ClaytonA documentary of the Irish rock group U2 on their Fall 1987 tour of North America.
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsFreddie KingDonovanLaura Nyro
- DirectorMichael ColemanStarsThe Rolling StonesThis superb new film tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teenagers in the early sixties to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of The Rolling Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a ly
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsHarry BelafonteTommy ChongChuck D
- StarsDon HenleyGlenn FreyDon FelderThe life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, Eagles.
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsJeff BeckCrosby Stills & NashAretha FranklinA four-hour music event featuring performances from two concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsBob MarleyZiggy MarleyRita MarleyA documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
- DirectorChristian CharlesStarsCheech MarinTommy ChongShelby ChongCheech and Chong perform sketch comedy, stand-up and music on their "Light Up America" reunion tour.
- DirectorSteven J. SantosStarsLouis C.K.In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
- DirectorKevin DunnStarsRick AchbergerLou AlbanoMuhammad AliFor one half-century, WWE has carved a permanent niche in Americana. What started in 1963 as a regional promotion is now a global entertainment phenomenon that captivates fans in over 150 countries and 30 different languages. Today, WWE is proud to commemorate its golden anniversary. With this never-before-seen documentary, trace the journey from smoke-filled arenas to sold-out stadiums with the legendary Superstars and Legends who blazed the trail. The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment delivers all the indelible performers, from Bruno Sammartino to Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Stone Cold, The Rock, Triple H, John Cena, and countless others.
- DirectorBen TurnerGabe TurnerStarsBerry GordySmokey RobinsonStevie WonderDocumentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
- DirectorPenn JillettePaul ProvenzaStarsGeorge CarlinDon RicklesChris RockOne hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
- DirectorDavid Calcano
- DirectorJames RoganStarsFreddie MercuryBrian MayRoger TaylorThe story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury's life and how, after his death, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history, to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/AIDS.
- DirectorDanny WolfStarsWarren BeattyElizabeth BerkleyMartine BeswickThe definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films, from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films, while emphasizing the political, sociological, and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin also studies the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures, and follows the revolution that has created nude gender equality in movies today. It culminates in a discussion of "what are nude scenes like in the age of the #METOO movement" as well as nudity as a part of motion pictures' future. The documentary compares the use of nudity to further story-lines vs. simple exploitation, and discusses how nudity is used in movies today with the explosion of "must-see" programming and its influence on the film medium.
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsFoo FightersThe Go-Go'sJay-ZThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 inductees. Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren-are honored.
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsJudd ApatowAphinitiIrving AzoffA ceremony for the Class of 2020 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place on November 7, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, and airs on HBO.
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsAdeleSteve AllenSara BareillesThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2022 inductees: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon; along with Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Musical Excellence; and Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten for Early Influence; and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
- StarsJane KaczmarekLibby BakerShauna EarpAn eight part series presenting the lives and literary output of over 60 of America's most read authors from the 17th century to the present.
- DirectorDerik MurrayJordan TappisStarsKris KristoffersonWillie NelsonJohnny CashDocumentary that explains about the life of one of Country Music's most famous musicians, Johnny Cash.
- DirectorDon MischerStarsAdam AntNick AshfordFlorence BallardThe 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
- DirectorAndre RelisStarsDoug AldrichFrankie BanaliKevin DuBrowRandy Rhoads one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived was taken too soon and his story remains a mystery. We experience the life of Randy Rhoads from his time with Quiet Riot to becoming an icon with Ozzy Osbourne.
- DirectorBrett MorgenStarsDavid BowieTrevor BolderKen FordhamA cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.
- DirectorBud FriedgenMichael J. SheridanStarsDebbie ReynoldsGene KellyAnn MillerThird installment in the "That's Entertainment" series, featuring scenes from "The Hollywood Revue of 1929," "Brigadoon," "Singin' In The Rain," and many more MGM films.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsGabriel IglesiasMartin MorenoAlfred RoblesFeatures Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias as he talks about growing up in Los Angeles, an attempt at extortion towards him, and where he holds the record for receiving the highest fine on stage.
- DirectorPeter SegalStarsSebastian ManiscalcoAngel RoseIt follows Sebastian as he gives takes on his wife's restaurant etiquette, the realities of present-day preschool and examines human behavior, which forces him to beg the question: is it just me?
- DirectorKevin GraceStarsJohnny Cash
- DirectorAlexandre O. PhilippeStarsClarke WolfeNicholas CullWilliam LinnAn in-depth voyage into the sci-fi film Alien (1979) with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsJeff DunhamIt follows Dunham as he tackles how much time we dedicate to our devices, the things we spend money on, and cancel culture.
- StarsNancy SinatraTina SinatraNancy Barbato SinatraSINATRA: All or Nothing at All is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra's life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra's famous 1971 "Retirement Concert" in Los Angeles. The film's narrative is shaped by Sinatra's song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer's personal guide through his own life.
- DirectorMarino AmorusoStarsPat CooperTommy LasordaRobert LoggiaHe was perhaps the greatest entertainer in the history of American popular culture. This film features a revealing, honest and comprehensive portrait of this American legend - from his boyhood in Hoboken, New Jersey through his phenomenal career as a singer and actor. This is an intimate portrait of Sinatra that explores the motivations behind how he lived his life.
- DirectorPhil HeyesGeorge FlanigenKenny LaubbacherStarsDwayne JohnsonJennifer LopezShania TwainComic Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy awards in Los Angeles, with top nominees including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, Randy Merrill, Harry Styles and more.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsThe Four TopsMarvin GayeJackson 5
- DirectorKen O'NeillRoger WatersStarsBryan AdamsThe BandThe Bleeding Heart BandA recording of the 1990 Berlin benefit concert in which Roger Waters leads an all star cast in performing his famous concept album.
- DirectorBrian Volk-WeissStarsLavell CrawfordCrawford dives into the issues of getting older without the shame and with all the sarcasm. From experiencing his first bidet to paying HOA fees, situations that arise as we become more domesticated and seasoned.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsDavid SpadeFollows David Spade sharing his disdain for crabs and his unique approach to turning down drugs. Spade is going to prove that no topic is off limits.
- DirectorMark BrownlowRachel ScottStarsKate WinsletEmbark on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than we ever thought possible.
- DirectorJean-Michel CousteauJean-Jacques MantelloStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerCeline CousteauFabien CousteauArmed with cutting-edge 3D technology, French ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau and his adult children explore the ocean and learn about what puts it at risk.
- DirectorAdrienne HallBrings the history of June 6, 1944 to the present through the lens of one squadron and their epic recreation journey across the North Atlantic to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.
- DirectorPenelope SpheerisStarsJoe PerrySteven TylerGene SimmonsDocumentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
- DirectorSam DunnReg HarkemaScot McFadyenStarsDoris BuchruckerAlice CooperSheryl CooperSuper Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the hearts of parents as Alice Cooper, the ultimate rock star of the bizarre. From the advent of Alice as front man for a group of Phoenix freaks in the 60s to the hazy decadence of celebrity in the 70s to his triumphant comeback as 80s glam metal godfather, we will watch as Alice and Vincent battle for each others' souls. The is the first ever 'doc opera' - a dizzying blend of documentary archive footage, animation and rock opera that will cement forever the legend of Alice Cooper.
- DirectorJason HehirStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerCary ElwesRobin WrightA look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.
- StarsJimi HendrixJames HongMitch MitchellExperience Hendrix presents unforgettable highlights from two star-studded tribute concerts on behalf of Jimi Hendrix, hailed by critics and fans alike as the greatest guitarist of all time.
- DirectorIgal HechtStarsKhosrow VaziriJack BlackJim DugganThe Sheik is a pop culture documentary that chronicles Khosrow Vaziri's electrifying career. From his upbringing in Iran, to his journey in America, to his unprecedented experiences as America's most hated villain.
- DirectorBen HouserStarsRic FlairTom Rinaldi"Nature Boy" Ric Flair, the most prolific and controversial Superstar in professional wrestling history, discusses his 50-year Hall of Fame career.
- DirectorBlair FosterAlex GibneyStarsCameron CroweJeff DanielsJohnny DeppA look at 50 years of the iconic magazine features interviews with and footage of journalists, photographers and performers who have graced its pages since it was launched by publisher Jann Wenner in 1967. In 2 parts.
- DirectorBrian SkiltonStarsPatrick StewartCatastrophic events alter the planet's appearance.
- DirectorRudy BednarStarsJameel AhmadJanine BenyusMalcolm BowmanFollows the account of Lucy, who is born into a society where people are desperate for natural resources, while the global temperature and population are highly increasing.
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsChris RockComedian Chris Rock performs a live stand-up special in Baltimore, Maryland.
- DirectorZachary WeilStarsBrooks MooreJim StoneLarry JunkerWho were the men and women of the Apollo Space Program? Where are they today? What do they think of the extraordinary effort they helped make possible? Half a century later, Project Apollo remains the single greatest initiative in peacetime the world has ever known. Its story speaks to the most beautiful characteristics of our humanity: a metaphor for our ability to rise to challenges once thought insurmountable and push past them with even bigger and bolder solutions. Behind every astronaut who set foot upon the moon and every figurehead who inspired us to get there was Apollo's massive workforce: a team of men and women over 400,000 strong--spanning race, socio-economics, culture and company--who came to understand that the overall Program was only as good as the effort they put into it. When We Were Apollo is a feature-length documentary offering an intimate and personal look at Apollo through the lives and experiences of some of its most inspiring behind-the-scenes figures: engineers, technicians, builders and contractors who spent the better part of a decade working to get us to the moon and back.
- DirectorCasey PattersonJoe PearlmanEran CreevyStarsGary OldmanEmma WatsonHelena Bonham CarterCast and crew members from all "Harry Potter" films reunite in a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
- DirectorKevin BurnsStarsKevin SpaceyGerard JonesForrest J. AckermanThe history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.
- DirectorMike SchiffStarsMichael BerrymanAlex RafalaSarah FrenchThe History of Metal and Horror is the documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres have merged over time. Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together.
- DirectorLinda MendozaStarsWanda SykesThe comic shares details about her life, from the challenges of raising Gen Z teens to the dilemmas of being a liberal in a charged political climate.
- DirectorScott CrawfordStarsJeff AmentLester BangsAlice CooperExplores the seminal music magazine from its 1969 launch in Detroit to the untimely death of its publisher Barry Kramer in 1981.