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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDocumentary, Music
Votes28
DirectorGary Weis, Joe Boyd, John Head
WritersGary Weis, Joe Boyd, John Head
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJimi Hendrix
About 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.
Directed by Gary Weis, Joe Boyd, John Head, Jimi Hendrix leans on a strong ensemble — Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Eric Barrett — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1973.
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