Monterey Pop

Name: Monterey Pop
Released: 1968-12-26T00:00:00-05:00

NR 1968 Documentary, Music · 1h 20m

Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.

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About Monterey Pop

Relive the iconic 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival with this landmark documentary. Although not featuring every artist present, the film showcases electrifying performances by luminaries such as the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, and Otis Redding. The Jimi Hendrix Experience delivers a show-stopping set, culminating in Hendrix's legendary guitar sacrifice: setting his instrument ablaze, smashing it to pieces, and offering a fragment to the awestruck audience. More than just a concert, Monterey Pop is a time capsule, capturing the vibrant energy and cultural shift of the era. It's a must-see for music lovers and film enthusiasts alike.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, Monterey Pop features an array of influential musicians. Scott McKenzie delivers a moving performance, while the vocal harmonies of Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot (of the Mamas and the Papas) resonate deeply. John Phillips and Michelle Phillips, also of the Mamas and the Papas, add to the festival's allure. Frank Cook contributes his musical talents to the overall experience. The film captures these artists and many more at a pivotal moment in their careers, solidifying their places in music history.

What people like about Monterey Pop

Critics and audiences alike praise Monterey Pop for its authenticity and raw energy. Many highlight Pennebaker's unobtrusive filmmaking style, which allows the music and the atmosphere of the festival to take center stage. Viewers often express amazement at the groundbreaking performances captured on film, particularly those of Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding. The film's historical significance as a document of the 1960s counterculture is also frequently lauded, solidifying its status as a classic of the concert film genre.

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Movie Score

74%

Released

December 26, 1968

Director

D. A. Pennebaker

Cast

Scott McKenzie, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Frank Cook

Genre

Documentary, Music

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