Woodstock

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Woodstock

R

Released Mar 26, 1970

3h 4m

Documentary

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In 1969, 500,000 people descended on a small patch of field in a little-known town in upstate New York called Woodstock. In this documentary, the iconic event is chronicled in unflinching detail, from the event's inception all the way through to the unexpected air-delivery of food and medical supplies by the National Guard. The film contains performances, interviews with the artists and candid footage of the fans in a defining portrait of 1960s America.

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Critics Consensus

By documenting arguably the most renowned music festival in history, Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music achieves the rare feat of capturing the unique spirit of its time.

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

[Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music] is an outstanding documentary, a joyful musical experience and a playful artifact of an era, even at its butt-busting length.

Aug 21, 2019

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 4/5

Apr 15, 2005

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Few documentaries have captured a time and place more completely, poignantly, and for that matter, entertainingly.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s the music that everyone remembers and the film is a time capsule of pop music and youth culture of the era.

Jan 7, 2023

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Harvey G. Cox

Tempo (National Council of Churches)

What makes the movie of Woodstock a delight to watch is that it had a great subject matter to begin with: the largest crowd of human beings ever assembled in one place in the recorded history of man.

Jan 7, 2021

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

If there's a better concert documentary out there than Woodstock, I haven't seen it.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 15, 2019

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Leaburn O

This film was good 👍🏼

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/02/23

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KEVIN C

Documentary chronicling the groundbreaking event of the sixties Woodstock. And by the looks of it, it really lived up to the moniker of 3 days of peace and music. From the rudimentary building of the stage in the middle of a field to the opening performance of Richie Havens to the closing moments and poof Jimi Hendrix. Despite the mass of humanity, it proved to be a successful event with very little controversy. A great look back at the music and attitude of the love generation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/22

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dave s

Whether it's the original version or the lengthier Director's Cut (which clocks in at just under four hours), Woodstock is a film that needs to be seen by lovers of documentaries and/or lovers of music and/or lovers of the 60's culture. The music, especially in the extended version, is top-notch throughout, featuring stellar performances from Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and The Who, among others, including a touching performance from John Sebastian. But what makes the film so wonderful is the candid footage of the concert-goers, content to withstand the elements in order to embrace three days of love, community, and music. It's an important historical film for those not old enough to remember the turbulent times of social change and a meaningful piece of nostalgia for those fortunate enough to remember the era.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Alvin Lee and Ten Years After, Santana, Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Jimi, 1234 what are we fighting for. I wasn't there but this movie does a great job of taking you there. Don't eat the brown acid. Rock On.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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isaac m

Woodstock is not just a documentary. It's a time capsule of the 1960s.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

What can you say about this classic that hasn't been said. The definitive documentary and concert film about the historical Woodstock Concert. Even if you don't love the music you have to appreciate the historical significance of this film and the underlying event. Personally, I would rather watch this film than have been among that chaos of filth, drugs, and lack of food. Or maybe not.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Synopsis

In 1969, 500,000 people descended on a small patch of field in a little-known town in upstate New York called Woodstock. In this documentary, the iconic event is chronicled in unflinching detail, from the event's inception all the way through to the unexpected air-delivery of food and medical supplies by the National Guard. The film contains performances, interviews with the artists and candid footage of the fans in a defining portrait of 1960s America.

Director: Michael Wadleigh
Producer: Bob Maurice
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Wadleigh-Maurice
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 26, 1970, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.8K
Runtime: 3h 4m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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