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Woodstock

1970 · 184 min Documentary History Music
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1970
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, History, Music
Director Michael Wadleigh
Runtime 184 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (292 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Michael Wadleigh

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Richie Havens

Richie Havens

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Joan Baez

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Roger Daltrey

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John Entwistle

John Entwistle

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Keith Moon

Keith Moon

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Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

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Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker

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Country Joe McDonald

Country Joe McDonald

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Barry Melton

Barry Melton

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Greg Dewey

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