Friday, Aug 8 5:00pm
“Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music” is a documentary film that covers the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival, an era-defining event held on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York. Directed by Michael Wadleigh, the documentary captures the cultural phenomenon with a blend of live music performances, crowd footage, and behind-the-scenes insights. The three-day festival gathered over 400,000 people and became a symbol of peace, love and music.
The film provides an immersive experience, giving viewers the feeling of what it was like to be part of the historic gathering. It features performances from legendary musicians like Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who and many more. The director’s cut of the film expands on the original with additional footage and insights.
Band Slot Times:
At Woodstock, the band performances were spread over three days. Here is a general schedule breakdown:
Day 1 (Friday, August 15, 1969):
– Richie Havens opened, followed by artists like Arlo Guthrie, and Joan Baez played last.
Day 2 (Saturday, August 16, 1969):
– Santana kicked off the performances, followed by Canned Heat, The Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin and closed by Jefferson Airplane.
Day 3 (Sunday, August 17, and Monday morning, August 18, 1969):
– Joe Cocker opened for the day. Bands like Ten Years After, The Band, and others performed, leading up to the final act by Jimi Hendrix on Monday morning.
Notable Performances:
– Jimi Hendrix’s iconic rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” remains one of the most memorable moments of the festival.
– Santana’s performance, particularly the track “Soul Sacrifice,” resonated with audiences.
Director: Michael Wadleigh
Producer: Bob Maurice
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 3h 4m