Festival (1967)

Name: Festival
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1967
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Horton Barker, Fiddler Beers, Theodore Bikel, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan

1h 37m United States of America

Documentary Music

Plot

Capturing the essence of the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966, this documentary features a rich tapestry of performances and insightful conversations. Iconic artists like Bob Dylan—both acoustic and electric—Joan Baez, and Peter, Paul and Mary take center stage, while blues legends such as Son House and Howlin' Wolf share their thoughts on the genre. The Osborne Brothers deliver bluegrass, alongside performances from Donovan, Johnny Cash, and Judy Collins. Through interviews, musicians discuss their philosophies, painting a vivid picture of folk music's allure, all set against the backdrop of a clean-cut, enthusiastic crowd.

Cast

Horton Barker Fiddler Beers Theodore Bikel Pete Seeger Bob Dylan Howlin' Wolf Donovan Johnny Cash Judy Collins Mike Bloomfield Son House Brownie McGhee Sonny Terry Peter Yarrow Paul Stookey