John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at “the second most important event in rock and roll history” culminates in John Lennon’s first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles.
Directed by Ron Chapman
music festival
rock music
archive footage
rock musical
concert film
rock festival
popular music
famous song
music concert
rock musicians
concert footage
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Yoko Ono
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton
Self (archive footage)
Klaus Voormann
Self
Alan White
Self
Chuck Berry
Self (archive footage)
Little Richard
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Lee Lewis
Self (archive footage)
Bo Diddley
Self (archive footage)
Gene Vincent
Self (archive footage)
Alice Cooper
Self
Jim Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Crew
D. A. Pennebaker
Executive Producer
Chris Hegedus
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
Marcel Urena
8.6★ · 04/14/24
I think all bands need an 80 motorcycle brigade to escort them to the venue when they land in a city.
- Florida Film Festival 2024
I think all bands need an 80 motorcycle brigade to escort them to the venue when they land in a city.