The Greatest Night in Pop
Produced by George Hencken (dir. Bao Nguyen) The Greatest Night in Pop tells the remarkable true story behind the 1985 recording of "We Are the World." Celebrated by critics as “specific and enlightening,” the film takes viewers inside the star-studded session masterminded by Quincy Jones, where legendary artists—including Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and Cyndi Lauper—gathered to make music history. Praised for breaking away from traditional music-doc tropes, the film offers a rich, behind-the-scenes portrait of creative collaboration at its most vulnerable, intense, and inspiring. Through rare footage and revealing anecdotes, it captures the frictions, friendships, and sheer talent that made the night unforgettable—and reveals why this singular moment still resonates as one of pop culture’s most extraordinary acts of unity.
Victoria Wood’s Secret List
Directed and produced by George Hencken, Victoria Wood’s Secret List is an affectionate two-part special honoring the late comedian Victoria Wood. Drawing from a previously undiscovered personal notebook, the programme features over twenty of Wood's own favorite sketches, offering fans intimate insights into her unique comedic perspective. Praised as "classic Victoria Wood comedy gold," the documentary thoughtfully weaves personal archive footage, behind-the-scenes stories, and heartfelt contributions from those who knew her best, creating a touching tribute to one of Britain's most beloved comic talents.
The Sparks Brothers
Produced by George Hencken (dir. Edgar Wright) The Sparks Brothers is an inventive, energetic exploration of pop’s most enigmatic duo, Ron and Russell Mael. Celebrated by critics as "a match made in heaven," the film brilliantly combines archival gems, insightful interviews, and playful animations, capturing the band's decades-long journey from quirky art-rock outsiders to influential musical icons. Described as both "stranger-than-fiction" and "an elaborate hoax," Wright and Hencken's affectionate yet meticulous documentary captures Sparks' ceaseless reinvention and irreverent creativity, reaffirming their legacy as true originals.
Keith Richards - The Origin of the Species
Produced by George Hencken (dir. Julien Temple) Keith Richards: The Origin of the Species explores the lesser-known early life of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, long before his reputation as rock’s legendary rebel. Praised for its "mesmerising air of postwar nostalgia," the documentary captures Richards’ reflections on his formative Dartford years in the 1940s and ’50s through intimate interviews, family photographs, and evocative archival footage. The film, described as "quietly exceptional" by critics, offers a fresh perspective on Richards' childhood influences, highlighting how seemingly ordinary experiences shaped an extraordinary icon.
Soul Boys of the Western World
Directed and produced by George Hencken, Soul Boys of the Western World is a feature-length documentary charting the rise, fall, and reunion of iconic 1980s band Spandau Ballet—From childhood home movies and camcorder diaries to contemporary newsreels and pop culture broadcasts, the film weaves together a vivid range of archival sources to immerse viewers directly in the band’s world. The result is a film that unfolds entirely in the present tense of its own era.
The film was praised for its vivid nostalgia and visual style. while fans embraced its atmospheric storytelling and celebration of a band—and a cultural moment—that helped define a decade.
London: The Modern Babylon
Produced by George Hencken (dir. Julien Temple) London: The Modern Babylon is an ambitious, visually electrifying documentary that captures the unruly, contradictory soul of England’s capital. Spanning more than a century of archive, the film has been hailed as “brilliant, exhaustive and exhausting” and “a very heady experience.” It explores a city gripped by tradition and Establishment power, yet constantly erupting with rebellion, creativity, and change. Fierce, fast-paced, and unapologetically punk in spirit, the film is a cinematic love letter to a metropolis that never stops reinventing itself.
Requiem for Detroit?
Produced by George Hencken (dir. Julien Temple) Requiem for Detroit? is a powerful documentary tracing the city’s transformation from industrial titan to symbol of urban decline. Described by critics as “informative, inspiring” and “superbly evocative,” the film blends striking archive with firsthand testimony to explore how economic collapse, racial tensions, and an overreliance on the auto industry shaped Detroit’s fate.
Temple dubbed it “the first post-American city”—but amid the ruins, the film finds signs of rebirth. With a quietly hopeful tone, it highlights grassroots efforts to reclaim abandoned spaces and reimagine the future, offering a resonant meditation on resilience in the face of collapse.
Oil City Confidential
Produced by George Hencken (dir. Julien Temple), Oil City Confidential is a raw, atmospheric exploration of legendary pub-rock band Dr. Feelgood, whose gritty, high-octane sound laid the groundwork for punk in 1970s Britain.
Acclaimed by critics as Temple’s finest rockumentary, the film combines powerful archive, candid interviews, and the unforgettable presence of guitarist Wilko Johnson to capture the band’s electrifying spirit. Set against the haunting industrial landscape of Canvey Island, Oil City Confidential is both a charged portrait of a band on the edge and a love letter to a time, place, and sound that changed British music.