Plot Synopsis

Hosted by Eddie Trunk, REEL TO REAL is a monthly series of acclaimed music documentaries. On the last Tuesday of each month -- with a few bonus Tuesdays -- Eddie introduces every film, providing insights and facts about the production, artists, the inspirations and the impact of each documentary. In the series opener, Eddie presents HEART LIKE A HAND GRENADE, which takes viewers inside the songwriting and recording process of Green Day's "American Idiot" album, marking the first time the band ever let anyone film them inside the studio. John Roecker, the director of the film, will be tweeting along with viewers during the premiere to answer questions and give an even more intimate look into the rock doc. During the live-tweeting there will be opportunities to win signed merch from Green Day! Just tweet along using the hashtag #GreenDay during the premiere. Subsequent films include:

MOURNING SON (Tuesday, June 28): Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro stars in this deeply heartfelt documentary, following his quest for healing and closure as he recalls the night his mother was murdered when he was just 15 years old, and the impact that it had on his early life, as he struggled to make peace with his traumatic through Art, drugs, and escapism.

THIS AIN'T NO MOUSE MUSIC (Tuesday, July 12): How did a German count become one of the figureheads of Blues and Cajun music? In this entertaining doc, roots hero Chris Strachwitz recalls his escape to America at 16, where he was introduced to a scene and culture unbeknownst to many, sparking a lifelong love affair and a mission to bring the musical soul of America to the masses.

AIN'T IN IT FOR MY HEALTH: A FILM ABOUT LEVON HELM (Tuesday, July 26): Filmmaker Jacob Hatley captures the final years of rock n' roll pioneer Levon Helm, founding member of the influential roots rock quintet The Band, in this honest portrait detailing his fight to regain his voice after surviving throat cancer, his legendary career, and his frustration that The Band never received the acclaim they deserved.

WHO IS HARRY NILSSON (AND WHY IS EVERYONE TALKIN' ABOUT HIM)? (Tuesday, August 30): Grammy-winner Harry Nilsson is remembered by an all-star roster of his closest friends and collaborators -- including Robin Williams, Brian Wilson, Yoko Ono, Eric Idle, The Smothers Brothers, and more -- as they discuss the tremendous highs and devastating lows of the songwriter many consider to be one of the greatest of all time.

JASON BECKER: NOT DEAD YET (Tuesday, September 27): After being diagnosed with ALS at 19, doctors said guitar virtuoso Jason Becker would never play again. Six years later, despite having lost the ability to move and speak, Becker released the first of two full-length albums. This uplifting doc takes viewers inside Becker's inspirational journey, as he continues to defy the odds for the Art he loves.

RADIO UNNAMEABLE (Tuesday, October 25): Free-form pioneer Bob Fass revolutionized the airwaves in 1963 with the launch of the groundbreaking Radio Unnameable program -- an eclectic haven for music, politics, and culture, where artists and activists converged, and listeners were an integral part of the show. Over 50 years later, Fass remains behind the mic, redefining what radio really is.

MUSIC FROM THE BIG HOUSE (Tuesday, November 29): Go behind bars with Blues icon Rita Chiarelli, as she explores the impact of the form on some of the most violent inmates in one of America's most notorious institutions: Angola Prison. Chiarelli bravely gets these men to open up about the hope they've found in the Blues, before joining four of Angola's best bands for an unforgettable collaboration.

GENIUS WITHIN: THE INNER LIFE OF GLENN GOULD (Tuesday, December 27): Using archived footage and personal home movies, this film pieces together the fascinating life of pianist Glenn Gould, whose upbringing as a child prodigy rocketed him into an unparalleled level of fame, masking an inner struggle as he dealt with depression, strokes, and hypochondria, leading to his untimely death at the age of 50.