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Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge

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A half-century of American music, politics and pop culture as seen in the pages of Rolling Stone magazine is chronicled in this two-part, four-hour documentary. Founded in 1967 in San Francisco by Jann Wenner, the magazine became a cultural beacon that helped shape America and defined generations, always understanding that rock 'n' roll was more than simply music. The documentary features performances by an eclectic mix of artists, including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and The Clash, and spotlights the magazine's impact by showcasing many groundbreaking stories of its writers. There are also previously unheard audio recordings, interviews, and rare photos and footage. Actor Jeff Daniels narrates.

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Synopsis A half-century of American music, politics and pop culture as seen in the pages of Rolling Stone magazine is chronicled in this two-part, four-hour documentary. Founded in 1967 in San Francisco by Jann Wenner, the magazine became a cultural beacon that helped shape America and defined generations, always understanding that rock 'n' roll was more than simply music. The documentary features performances by an eclectic mix of artists, including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and The Clash, and spotlights the magazine's impact by showcasing many groundbreaking stories of its writers. There are also previously unheard audio recordings, interviews, and rare photos and footage. Actor Jeff Daniels narrates.
Director
Alex Gibney, Blair Foster
Executive Producer
Alex Gibney, Blair Foster, Jann Wenner, James Cabourne, Richard Perello, Stacey Offman, Sheila Nevins
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2017