Sweet Toronto
Synopsis
Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 people. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Original Title
- Sweet Toronto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Pennebaker Associates Inc., The Douglas Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. A. Pennebaker
Chris Hegedus
Alan Douglas, Frazer Pennebaker
Department Leadership Roster
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Chris Hegedus
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweet Toronto.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Toronto
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What is Sweet Toronto about?
Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 people. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
Who directed Sweet Toronto?
Sweet Toronto was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Sweet Toronto?
The principal cast of Sweet Toronto includes Eric Clapton, Yoko Ono, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, John Lennon.
When was Sweet Toronto released and how long is it?
Sweet Toronto was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 51m.