Music can transport people to a particular time and place in a way that not many other things can. And for that reason, it has become an essential element of film.
Sometimes music is used as a tool to underscore a particular emotion or theme, and in other instances it is so distinct and memorable that it becomes a character of its own.
In this edition of , host Frank Stasio talks with film experts and about listeners' favorite music movies.
They discuss films ranging from those with memorable soundtracks, like "," to documentaries that capture distinct moments in music history, like "."
Notable local musicians like The Avett Brothers' , Superchunk's , and also share their favorite picks.​
Marsha Gordon will also be among a panel of experts at an event about "," taking place at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.