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Monterey Pop

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Set in the summer of 1967, this film captures the cultural explosion of the iconic music festival that brought together some of the brightest stars of the hippie and rock movement. Celebrating freedom, love, and creativity, the event becomes a hotbed of energy, where music serves as the vehicle for a generation seeking its voice.

Through unforgettable performances, from the hypnotic Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar to the sensational Janis Joplin overflowing with authenticity, the film offers an intimate look at the essence of rock 'n' roll and the spirit of an era. The attendees, a mosaic of young people from diverse backgrounds, unite in an almost cathartic experience, as crowds vibrate to the rhythm of this new sound that defies conventions.

With production that blends live performances and behind-the-scenes moments, the narrative flows between the euphoria of the show and the everyday lives of the artists. The iconic flashes of light and color reflect a constantly changing world, marked by a desire for peace and individual expression, in a context where love and music reign.

As the festival progresses, the profound impact this event would have on popular culture is revealed, with sequences capturing the evolution of music and its role in social struggle. A glimpse into a golden era where art and revolution intertwine.

Media type
Movie
Year
1968
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.90
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
96.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
77.00
Actors
Scott McKenzie
Denny Doherty
Cass Elliot
John Phillips
Michelle Phillips
Frank Cook
Bob Hite
Larry Taylor
Henry Vestine
Paul Simon
Art Garfunkel
Hugh Masekela
Marty Balin
Jack Casady
Spencer Dryden
Paul Kantner
Jorma Kaukonen
Grace Slick
Peter Albin
Sam Andrew
Dave Getz
James Gurley
Janis Joplin
Eric Burdon
Vic Briggs
Barry Jenkins
Danny McCulloch
John Weider
Roger Daltrey
John Entwistle
Keith Moon
Pete Townshend
Bruce Barthol
David Cohen
Chicken Hirsh
Country Joe McDonald
Barry Melton
Otis Redding
Jimi Hendrix
Kamala Chakravarty
Steve Cropper
David Crosby
Micky Dolenz
Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Al Jackson Jr.
Brian Jones
Mitch Mitchell
Laura Nyro
Noel Redding
Johnny Rivers
Tom Smothers
Carol Wayne
Booker T. Jones
Gypsy Boots
Nico
Gender
MΓΊsica
Documental
Country
United States
Producers
Lou Adler
John Phillips
Original title
Monterey Pop
Duration
80
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