Archetype A: The Rise-and-Fall (Mythology & Melancholy)
Focus: The creative explosion, subsequent excess, and tragic collapse of a star, label, or production house.
Examples:Oasis: Supersonic (2016), The Last Dance (2020), Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021).
Key Finding: These docs rely on a tragic arc. They validate the audience’s nostalgia while using modern interviewing techniques to puncture romantic myths. Notably, they often rehabilitate the reputation of "difficult geniuses" by contextualizing their behavior within the toxic pressures of the industry.
Industry Impact: These films drive significant catalog music streaming spikes (often 200-400%) and serve as cautionary templates for artist management contracts.
