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Features: DVD, English
This documentary film from director D.A. Pennebaker features live performances, behind-the-scenes and audience footage, and other selections from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, which was considered to be the forerunner to Woodstock. The concert was organized by Alan Pariser, an L.A. rock scenester; John Philips, singer for the Mamas and the Papas; and Lou Adler, a record producer; along with a board of musicians such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Donovan, Brian Wilson, and Smokey Robinson. Performers include Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, and The Byrds, among many others.System Requirements:Running Time 78 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE
"...an affectionate glimpse of the music that influenced our parents to be hippies." Rachel Gordon, Filmcritic.com
Editor's Note
This documentary film from director D.A. Pennebaker features live performances, behind-the-scenes and audience footage, and other selections from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, which was considered to be the forerunner to Woodstock. The concert was organized by Alan Pariser, an L.A. rock scenester; John Philips, singer for the Mamas and the Papas; and Lou Adler, a record producer; along with a board of musicians such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Donovan, Brian Wilson, and Smokey Robinson. Performers include Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, and The Byrds, among many others.
| Features | 2001 Video Interview With Lou Adler & D.A. Pennebaker On The Beginnings Of The Festival & The Making Of The Film | | Audio Commentaries By D.A. Pennebaker & Festival Producer Lou Adler On Monterey Pop, Hendrix Biographer Charles Shaar Murray On "Jimi Plays Monterey", & Music Critic Peter Guralnick On "Shake! Otis At Monterey" | | Audio Interviews Featuring Festival Producer John Phillips, Festival Publicist Derek Taylor, Cass Elliott & David Crosby | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Interactive Menus | | Monterey Pop Scrapbook | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Over 90 Minutes Of Rarely Seen Outtake Performances | | Photo Gallery | | Radio Spots | | Scene Selection | | Video Interview With Phil Walden, Manager Of Otis Redding From 1959-1967 |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Image |
| Release Date: 6/13/2006 |
| Running Time: 78 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1967 | | Catalog ID: 1623DDVD | | UPC: 00715515017329 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | D.A. Pennebaker - Director | | Janis Joplin - Featuring | | Jimi hendrix - Featuring | | John Phillips - Producer | | Lou Adler - Producer | | Nick Doob - Cinematographer | | Otis Redding - Featuring | | The Who - Featuring |
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| | Professional Reviews | Mojo
"[N]ot only the first major rock festival movie but one of the most memorable." 12/01/2004 p.61 |
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