Jimi Hendrix

Synopsis

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.

Details

Director

Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis

Release

June 14, 1973

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Warner Bros. Pictures

Runtime

1h 38m

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Where to watch

Streaming data by JustWatch

Cast

• Arthur Allen

  Self
• Albert Allen

  Self
• Eric Barrett

  Self
• Stella Benabon

  Self
• Paul Caruso

  Self
• 
  Dick Cavett

  Self (archive footage)
• 
  Eric Clapton

  Self
• 
  Billy Cox

  Self
• Frankie Crocker

  Self
• Monika Dannemann

  Self
• Jenifer Dean

  Self
• Alan Douglas

  Self

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