Jimi Plays Monterey
Synopsis
Jimi Hendrix's debut American set at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever. Virtually unknown to American audiences at the time, even though he was already an established entity in the UK, Hendrix and his two-piece Experience explode on stage, ripping through blues classics "Rock Me Baby" and Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor," interpreting and electrifying Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," debuting songs from his yet-to-be-released first album and closing with the now historic sacrificing/burning of his guitar during an unhinged version of "Wild Thing" that even its writer Chip Taylor would never have imagined. Hendrix uses feedback and distortion to enhance the songs in whisper-to-scream intensity, blazing territory that had not been previously explored with as much soul-frazzled power.
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Jimi Plays Monterey / Shake! Otis at Monterey Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-09
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John Phillips
Narrator (voice)
Jimi Hendrix
Self (archive footage)
Noel Redding
Self (archive footage)
Mitch Mitchell
Self (archive footage)
Art Garfunkel
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Brian Jones
Self (archive footage)
Janis Joplin
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Charles Shaar Murray
Self - Commentary
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
Denny Dent
Street Painter
Michelle Phillips
Self (archive footage)
Cass Elliot
Self (archive footage)
Otis Redding
Self (archive footage)
Pete Townshend
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
- Original Title
- Jimi Plays Monterey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Are You Experienced?, Pennebaker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker, Alan Douglas, David Dawkins
Alan Douglas, Frazer Pennebaker
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Hegedus
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Editor
Alan Douglas
Editor
David Dawkins
Editor
Alan Douglas
Producer
Chris Hegedus
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jimi Plays Monterey
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What is Jimi Plays Monterey about?
Jimi Hendrix's debut American set at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever. Virtually unknown to American audiences at the time, even though he was already an established entity in the UK, Hendrix and his two-piece Experience explode on stage, ripping through blues classics "Rock Me Baby" and Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor," interpreting and electrifying Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," debuting songs from his yet-to-be-released first album and closing with the now historic sacrificing/burning of his guitar during an unhinged version of "Wild Thing" that even its writer Chip Taylor would never have imagined. Hendrix uses feedback and distortion to enhance the songs in whisper-to-scream intensity, blazing territory that had not been previously explored with as much soul-frazzled power.
Who directed Jimi Plays Monterey?
Jimi Plays Monterey was directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Jimi Plays Monterey?
The principal cast of Jimi Plays Monterey includes John Phillips, Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, Art Garfunkel.
When was Jimi Plays Monterey released and how long is it?
Jimi Plays Monterey was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jimi Plays Monterey?
Jimi Plays Monterey holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).