REVIVAL69: The Concert that Rocked the World

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REVIVAL69: The Concert that Rocked the World

2024

1h 20m

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John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at "the second most important event in rock and roll history" culminates in John Lennon's first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles.

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Kenneth Womack

Salon.com

To his great credit, Chapman brings the event vividly to life, tracing the story of John Brower, a fledgling concert promoter, who pulled off the Toronto festival against incredible odds.

Jul 1, 2024

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Liam McPherson

Exclaim!

What 'REVIVAL69' does so well is demonstrate that the festival was not some obscure historical nugget, but a significant event in music history.

Rated: 8/10

May 19, 2025

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Patrick McDonald

HollywoodChicago.com

Easily one of the best rock stories ever told. The improbable story of Canadian rock promoters with a plan, why not ask John Lennon to join their line-up of 1950s rockers, Alice Cooper, Chicago and THE DOORS? The Plastic Ono Band is born! W/an interview.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 19, 2024

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

[A] fascinating new documentary.

Sep 14, 2023

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Kim Hughes

Original Cin

This terrifically engaging doc salvages and frames a unique piece of Toronto rock and roll history.

Rated: B+

Dec 17, 2022

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Bahad j

While the basic outline of its story is straightforward, director Garrity solidly propels the narrative by telling it backwards. - Original Cin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Josh G

Great music doc all about classic rock and roll with well preserved archive footage and interviews leaves you with a smile on your face, The music is excellent.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at "the second most important event in rock and roll history" culminates in John Lennon's first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles.

Director: Ron Chapman
Producer: Trish Dolman, Ron Chapman, Sally Blake
Screenwriter: Phyllis Ellis
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Les Films à Cinq, Screen Siren Pictures, Chapman Productions, Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2024
Runtime: 1h 20m

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