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Is there a nonfictional movie or documentary about real groupies from the 60s and 70s?

* Groupie: The Phenomenon of the Female Follower: A Portrait in Sound and Image (2019). This documentary explores the history of groupies and their role in the music industry. It features interviews with groupies from the '60s and '70s, including Pam Des Barres and Cherry Vanilla, as well as with musicians who were the subjects of their attention.

* Behind the Music: Groupies (2000). This episode of the popular VH1 series takes a look at the lives of groupies from the '60s and '70s, including their relationships with musicians and the challenges they faced.

* The Wrecking Crew (2008). This documentary tells the story of the group of session musicians who played on many of the biggest hits of the '60s and '70s. It includes interviews with some of the groupies who were attracted to the musicians, including Cher and Michelle Phillips.

* The Last Groupie (2016). This documentary tells the story of Pamela Des Barres, one of the most famous groupies of the '60s. Des Barres was known for her close relationships with musicians such as Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger, and she later wrote a book about her experiences.

* Fanny: The Right to Rock (2021). This documentary tells the story of the all-female rock band Fanny, who were one of the first female bands to achieve success in the male-dominated music industry. The documentary includes interviews with the band members, as well as with some of the groupies who were attracted to them.

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