Jimi Hendrix (1973)

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.

Released

1973-06-14

Genres

Documentary, Music

Runtime

98 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

John Head, Gary Weis, Joe Boyd

TMDB rating

7.7/10 from 29 votes