Woodstock (1970)

Name: Woodstock
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 1970
Duration: 225 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon

3h 45m United States of America

Documentary History Music

Plot

"Woodstock" provides a close-up view of the iconic 1969 Music & Art Festival in Bethel, NY, capturing the entire experience from its planning stages to the aftermath. Featuring exclusive insights from those involved, dynamic concert performances, and vivid portrayals of attendees, the film showcases both the highs and lows of the event. It highlights moments of chaos, such as the fences being overwhelmed by unanticipated crowds, alongside the surreal sight of National Guard helicopters delivering food and medical supplies to the makeshift community of 500,000, while also addressing issues like substance use and the festival's wild atmosphere.

Cast

Richie Havens Joan Baez Roger Daltrey John Entwistle Keith Moon Pete Townshend Joe Cocker Country Joe McDonald Barry Melton Greg Dewey Mark Kapner Doug Metzner Arlo Guthrie David Crosby Stephen Stills