Jimi Hendrix
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Jimi Hendrix
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 14, 1973
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
77%
Original Title
Jimi Hendrix
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Director
Gary Weis
Description
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.
