Mary Lucia

This week, Mary Lucia talks about a documentary that looks into the life of pioneering TV journalist Mike Wallace.

Beatrice Laus, known as Beabadoobee joined us from London to talk to Mary Lucia about her influences, what led her to writing music, and her thoughts on Charlie Brown. She'll also be performing songs from her upcoming record, Fake It Flowers.

On August 20, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Banali's passing inspired Mary Lucia to revisit the documentary, 'Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back.'

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary that originally aired on HBO a couple years ago but is now on Netflix, 'Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All.' Mary says, 'It is the most comprehensive documentary covering Sinatra's entire life, career, everything.'

Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary about the Go-Go's from director Alison Ellwood and airing on Showtime. 'It's really good,' Mary says, 'because the band was so good.'

Burk Uzzle has enjoyed a decades-long career as a photojournalist, capturing some of the most iconic images of the past 50 years, including the photo that became the cover of the Woodstock album. But perhaps his most passionate work focuses on the matter of race and equality in America.

Suzi Quatro burst onto the music scene in 1973 and singlehandedly re-wrote the rulebook for women in rock and roll. In the run-up to the North American release of a documentary on Quatro's life, Quatro spoke with The Current's Mary Lucia in a wide-ranging, highly personal and deeply fascinating interview.

Released in 2012, the documentary 'Shepard & Dark' is available on many streaming services. This film 'stayed with me for days,' Mary Lucia says, 'and that's always a good sign for me.'

Over the weekend of May 15 to 17, The Current hosted Sounds Like Home: a virtual festival of Minnesota music. Watch Reina del Cid's performance from that festival.

Over the weekend of May 15-17, The Current hosted Sounds Like Home: a virtual festival of Minnesota music.

Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary from director Spike Jonze that's streaming now on Apple TV+. 'It's the definitive Beastie Boys in-their-own-words documentary,' Mary says. 'For any Beasties fan, I think you'll love it.'

A photographer, adventurer and artist, Peter Beard split his time between New York and Kenya. The New York Times calls Beard 'the last of the great adventurers,' and Mary Lucia talks about what you'll find fascinating about him.

Bill Cunningham was a lot of things in his life, but he is primarily remembered as a street photographer in New York, who lived a life unlike just about anyone you can imagine; 'Bill Cunningham New York' chronicles that life. 'Even if you're not into fashion, you'll like it,' Mary says. 'You'll like it just as a character of New York.'

As the iconic Minneapolis music venue First Avenue celebrates its 50th anniversary, Mary Lucia recommends a documentary about it from Twin Cities PBS that you can stream right now. 'It's so informative,' Mary says, 'because you learn so much about the very beginning of it, and from all the original players.'

In these uncertain times, Mary Lucia turns to the good book - the book 'Life,' by Keith Richards.

Mary Lucia says following the rules of social distancing is important and necessary. 'But when it comes to pugs,' Mary says, 'all rules are gone! Love your pups, hold on to your kitties. Keep them close.' Watch more from Mary Lucia, who is joined by pugs Lefty and Mr. Cheswick.

Mary Lucia notes how we're all stuck at home. That's a reason to watch a great documentary, and this recommendation is from 'PBS American Masters' and it's called 'Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.' Whether or not you know a lot about jazz, perhaps you'll be struck, like Mary Lucia was, by some of the similarities between Miles Davis and another massively influential artist.

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary on Netflix, 'ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas.' The film covers the complete story of the band, from its origins in psychedelic rock to becoming MTV superstars to assuming their place as revered rockers.

A new documentary, 'Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band,' opens Friday night at the Lagoon Landmark Cinema in Minneapolis. In the run-up to the release, Mary Lucia had the chance to talk with Robbie Robertson. Listen to Mary's conversation with Robertson about the new film.

This week, Mary Lucia is joined by Jill Riley to talk about what to do when the Rolling Stones come to Minneapolis in May.