Jimi Hendrix

Name: Jimi Hendrix
Director: John Head
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1973-06-14
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Eric Barrett, Stella Benabon, Paul Caruso

Directed by John Head

Documentary Music

19731h 38m7.7

Overview

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.