Jimi Hendrix (1973)

This documentary was made three years after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death. At the time it was an example of how a visual biography should be done, but some of the information in it needs ... See full summary »

Directors:

Joe Boyd, John Head

Stars:

Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Stella Benabon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arthur Allen	...	Self - Interviewee
Albert Allen	...	Self - Interviewee
Stella Benabon	...	Self - Interviewee
Eric Barrett	...	Self - Interviewee
Paul Caruso	...	Self - Interviewee
Eric Clapton	...	Self - Interviewee
Billy Cox	...	Self - Interviewee
Frankie Crocker	...	Self - Interviewee
Monika Dannemann	...	Self - Interviewee
Jenifer Dean	...	Self - Interviewee
Alan Douglas	...	Self - Interviewee
Germaine Greer	...	Self - Interviewee
Harold Parker	...	Self - Interviewee (as H)
Pat Hartley	...	Self - Interviewee
Al Hendrix	...	Self - Interviewee

Storyline

This documentary was made three years after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death. At the time it was an example of how a visual biography should be done, but some of the information in it needs revising in the light of new information uncovered over the years. The film contains concert footage spanning the Marquee in 1967 to his last UK performance at the third Isle of Wight festival in 1970; along the way we see classic performances at Monterey (1967), Woodstock (1969), Fillmore East (1969/70), and Berkeley (1970). A double album was released to tie-in with the film, containing the complete performances in the film, along with interviews with people in the film (not necessarily the same interviews). The film is worth seeing for Jimi's performances, and to hear what his contemporaries have to say about him (Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, Pete Townsend, and others).

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | jimi hendrix character | two word title | performance | interview | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Music

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Quotes

Self - Interviewee: [Billy Cox] We played at various service clubs on the post. But, most of the time we got fired from the gigs because we played real loud.

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Connections

Features Beat-Club (1965)

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Soundtracks

Rock Me, Baby
Written by B.B. King & Joe Bihari
Performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Recorded at the Monterey International Pop Festival, June 1967
Produced by John Philips and Lou Adler

User Reviews

One of the premier rock god documentaries ever.

This documentary will give you the heart and soul of James M Hendrix, from the people who loved him to the thoughts and performances of the man himself. The performances are predominately taken from The Monterey Pop Festival, widely regarded as the best set Jimi ever played. Unlike most music biopics that seem to be afraid of the music they chronicle, this one gives you nice long stretches of performance, never cutting off a solo to give some little pearl of wisdom. Songs are played in their entirety.

The interviews are engaging and sometimes enlightening; such as The Who's Pete Townshend explaining how the appearance order at Monterey was decided, and Jimi's long-time girlfriend Fayne Pridgon retelling tales of Jimi turning her on to such new experiences as LSD and a strange little folk singer named Bob Dylan.

I HIGHLY recommend this movie to anyone who loved Hendrix for his amazing contributions to the halls of rock history. He truly was the impresario of his generation, and maybe all others, before and since. Turn the speakers way up, sit back, and ENJOY! You will not be disappointed.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 August 1973 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

A Film About Jimi Hendrix

Filming Locations:

Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, California, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$33,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (hi-fi)

Color:

Black and White Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1