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The Lasting Appeal Of Musical Biopics, From 'Rocketman' To 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

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'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Rocketman' have made millions at the box office. Aretha Franklin and Judy Garland are also getting the movie treatment. So why are musical biopics so popular? Here & Now's Femi Oke speaks with Sarah Rodman (@SarahARodman), features editor for Entertainment Weekly, about the trend.

This segment aired on July 26, 2019.

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