George Gershwin: The Tragic End of a Musical Prodigy
This documentary tells the story of George Gershwin, one of the most beloved composers and songwriters of all time, whose life was cut tragically short. It follows his unlikely start, drawn to the piano bought for his brother, and his rise to musical genius. The film explores the brilliance and the sudden loss of a prodigy who bridged classical and popular music. Moving and celebratory, it honours an American original. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
Courtesy of Documentary on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
More Biography Documentaries
Napoleon: The Man Who Would Rule Europe2023•4h 40m•HD•★8.5
The Life and Times of Kobe Bryant - Full Career Documentary2024•1h 30m•4K•★8.5
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten2007•2h 4m•HD•★8.5
Alexander the Great: How a Man Turned Into a God of Conquest2025•1h 6m•4K•★8.4
The Longest Voyage: From Magellan to the Journey into Space2021•57m•HD•★7.9
Being the Queen: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II | National Geographic (Full Episode)2022•44m•4K•★7.8
Meet George Lee: Asian pioneer in ballet and on Broadway | Ten Times Better | American Masters | PBS2025•31m•HD•★7.8
Mary Shelley - The Creator of Frankenstein - Biographical Documentary2025•44m•HD•★7.7
Mobutu - Congo's Infamous Despot Documentary2024•1h 9m•HD•★7.7
Isaac Newton: The Man and his Hidden Life2018•20m•HD•★7.7
Joseph Stalin - The Most Fearsome Dictator in History Documentary2024•1h 31m•HD•★7.6
Marcus Aurelius: The Meditations of an Emperor2022•1h 7m•HD•★8.1