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.

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Cast

Dick Cavett

Self (archive footage)

Eric Clapton

Self

Billy Cox

Self

Germaine Greer

Self

Jimi Hendrix

Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger

Self

Mitch Mitchell

Self

Noel Redding

Self (uncredited)

Lou Reed

Self

Little Richard

Self

Pete Townshend

Self