
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.
Cast
Arthur Allen
Self
Albert Allen
Self
Eric Barrett
Self
Stella Benabon
Self
Paul Caruso
Self

Dick Cavett
Self (archive footage)

Eric Clapton
Self

Billy Cox
Self
Frankie Crocker
Self
Monika Dannemann
Self
Jenifer Dean
Self
Alan Douglas
Self
Alan Douglas
Self

Germaine Greer
Self
Pat Hartley
Self
Al Hendrix
Self

Jimi Hendrix
Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger
Self
Linda Keith
Self
Eddie Kramer
Self
Buddy Miles
Self

Mitch Mitchell
Self
Juggy Murray
Self
Harold Parker
Self (as H)
Fayne Pridgon
Self

Noel Redding
Self (uncredited)

Lou Reed
Self

Little Richard
Self
Juma Sultan
Self

Pete Townshend
Self
Charles Washington
Self (as Major Charles Washington)
Crew

Gary Weis
Director, Producer, Visual Effects

Joe Boyd
Director, Producer

John Head
Director, Producer, Researcher
Peter Colbert
Editor
Randy Roberts
Assistant Editor
Leo Branton
Associate Producer
Patricia Friedman
Researcher
Albert Allen
Researcher
Juliet Brightmore
Researcher
Vicki Lefcourt
Researcher
Caesar Glebbeek
Researcher
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