Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

HBO, 9 ET/PT

This documentary, directed by Alex Gibney ( Going Clear) and Blair Foster ( George Harrison: Living in the Material

World), chronicles the past 50 years of American pop culture, politics and (of course) music through the lens of the magazine. It recounts Rolling Stone’s history, examines how it became a cultural force and features performances from the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and Ice-T. It’s being presented over two nights; the conclusion airs Tuesday (9 ET/PT).