Michael Wadleigh's searing direction exposes every particle of the experience, producing a riveting vision of eclectic fragments of history, backed by the swirling sounds that defined an era.
Every vital moment is captured, from the extensive preparations to the mournful cleanup.
The Who, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, and portraits of the insiders and concert goers. There's even the surreal apparition of National Guard helicopters bringing food and medical assistance to the impromptu city of 500,000. Like the event itself, this film is an unforgettable slice of musical history. However, after all this effort it's quite a disappointment to find that there's nothing in the way of supporting extras. Every fan of the Sixties vibe needs this DVD, and lovers of good music can't go far wrong either.