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The Kids Are Alright

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This pioneering rock music documentary combines promotional footage, television appearances and production crew- and fan-shot footage of rock legends The Who -- on tour, in the studio and in their daily lives from 1964 until just before drummer Keith Moon's death in September 1978. The film includes historic performances at Woodstock, guitar smashing on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and career-spanning hits from "My Generation" to "Pinball Wizard" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."

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Tom Meek Cambridge Day Classic performances abound, driven by energy and a synergy that's beyond perfect. Rated: 3/4 May 18, 2020 Full Review Benjamin H. Smith Decider Despite its shortcomings, its ramshackle portrait of the band captures their combustible spirit and frequently shows The Who at their very best. Dec 22, 2018 Full Review Augusto Martínez Torres El Pais (Spain) The result will please the followers of the group... [Full review in Spanish] Feb 8, 2018 Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com ... a scrappy, vibrant musical portrait painted in the bold colors of rock itself: impassioned lyrics, power chords, crashing drums and smashing guitars. Oct 26, 2008 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 5/5 Sep 24, 2006 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shioka O Must watch for The Who fan. and one of the earliest well made documentation of rock bands. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/22 Full Review dustin d This is a good rockumentary from back in the day. Like the Beatles, the Who were irreverent, but more in a contemptuous manner than a goofy one. The performances ROCK. Their live energy is truly exciting and makes me wish there was a band like them today. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I went with 4 stars for this music docu. I thought that it was one of the better music docus. that I have seen/in a while. I don't know if I seen this docu. before. but I would def. watch it again. If you like the band The Who and like their music (as I do), then you will like this docu. I would reccomend this movie to others. I can't think of anything that I did not like about this movie. Really put together well and I think that it is worth a watch. Go give this movie a watch if you have not seen this docu. before 4 stars. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I am a sucker for music docs and aside from a wide range of performances from big stadiums to intimate recording studios, this doc also featured many interviews and backstage shots showing the band in a more natural state. Their sense of humor stood out most in film as they were getting genuine laughs from me, with Keith Moon easily earning the MVP on this viewing. 8.5/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favourite ever documentaries. It rocks. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/20 Full Review Audience Member The Who is one of the greatest bands ever. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This pioneering rock music documentary combines promotional footage, television appearances and production crew- and fan-shot footage of rock legends The Who -- on tour, in the studio and in their daily lives from 1964 until just before drummer Keith Moon's death in September 1978. The film includes historic performances at Woodstock, guitar smashing on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and career-spanning hits from "My Generation" to "Pinball Wizard" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
Director
Jeff Stein
Producer
Tony Klinger
Screenwriter
Jeff Stein
Distributor
New World Pictures
Production Co
The Who Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 1979, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 19, 2018
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround