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Actors: Ian Anderson, Joan Baez, Martin Barre, Chick Churchill, Leonard Cohen
Directors: Murray Lerner
Writers: Murray Lerner
Producers: Murray Lerner, Avril MacRory, Geoff Kempin, Malcolm Gerrie, Rocky Oldham
Format: Full Screen, PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 18
Studio: Sanctuary Visual Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 7 Mar 2005
Run Time: 139 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004D0DO
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 45,850 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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An eye-opening, no-holds-barred documentary of 1970's legendary five-day Isle of Wight rock-and-roll festival, featuring the final stage performances of Jimi Hendrix and The Doors with Jim Morrison. Other highlights include The Who's 'Young Man's Blues' and 'Naked Eyes', along with footage of Free, Taste, Tiny Tim, John Sebastian, Donovan, Ten Years After, The Moody Blues, Kris Kristofferson, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen, ELP, Joan Baez and Jethro Tull. Filmed and edited by Murray Lerner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating portrait of a legendary festival, 20 Jun 2005

By	Cleo "Wendy R" (England) - See all my reviews

I bought this DVD after attending the revived Isle of Wight Festivals (most recently 2005 headlined by REM), curious to know what made the 1970 festival so legendary, and the last of its kind (more than 30 years passed before the Isle of Wight dared stage another). The sight of more than half a million people crammed onto Afton Down, refusing to pay the �3 to get into the official arena, is amazing. The ever-more-desperate compere, Rikki Farr, trying to explain to the masses that if no-one pays, the bands can't play sums up the conflicting priorities of the time (Business versus Peace & love). This is a very well-made film that gives a real insight into the chaos behind the scenes. In some ways the real surprise is that the show DID go on and so many rock legends of the time shared the same stage. The performance footage is great, and so is the sound-quality. But what delighted me most about this film is that it's a real social documentary of a past era. It makes the slick commercialism of modern-day festivals look very tame indeed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars When hippy culture bangs into capitalism, 4 May 2004

By	Gavin Wilson - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This DVD should be required viewing for any sociologist interested in the 1960s/70s. Here we get a fascinating clash between dopeheads, anarchists and hippies demanding a free concert, whereas their pop music heroes are demanding to be paid before they perform.

Tiny Tim comes off particularly badly, saying to camera that he thinks a free concert is a great idea. But then the concert organiser admits that Tiny Tim won't pick up his ukulele until he gets paid. Joan Baez is more honest and less two-faced about it, but she has no solution to the financial problem. She does expect to get paid.

Eventually the rabble wins and, after clashes with police dogs etc, tears down the corrugated metal fences. Even the concert promoter's spokesman finally admits defeat and says everyone can come in, now that they know they'll never break even.

Sociologists may well wince along with most viewers when one dopehead admits that he gives his young son (who looks about five) marijuana and LSD.

But what a fantastic concert it was. Quite apart from this providing the last ever appearances by Hendrix and Jim Morrison, there were also some superb performances, particularly by the Who. (The interplay between drummer Keith Moon and guitarist Pete Townshend is telepathic.) Free are OK, but they are not well-miked. There is also the humdrum: Rory Gallagher with a very mediocre song, an extended Miles Davis band (which included Chick Corea and possibly Keith Jarrett) providing an excerpt which was all too brief. Joni Mitchell deserved gets two songs on this DVD, after telling the crowd that they are behaving like tourists.

There is the nudity and unscripted on-stage behaviour that you might expect from crowds of the period. But what this film does so well is focus not just on the dirtiness of attending an outdoor concert for several days, but also on the problems of managing the event. Great stuff!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Isle of Wight 70, 3 Jan 2005

By	J. Bodicoat "Digger" (Manchester) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having seen the documentary on TV about a year or so ago I expected more music content in this extended version. Unfortunately I was slightly disappointed. There are contributions from around 15 artists but most only show one track and sometimes those are cut short. Five artists only provide sound backing during scenes of the crowd, etc (how much I would have liked to see Family!) Overall, an important piece of rock history for those not present at the last great event of its time, and a chance to see snippets of performers who were making final appearances - Hendrix, Doors, Taste, etc.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Message To Love
I went to the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 and I'm not going to add much to the other reviews as I witnessed the craziness and chaos of it all... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Ms. M. A. Cameron

5.0 out of 5 stars Great nostalia!.
Great footage particularly if you were there. Brings back memories and the music and interviews excellent. My son also liked it as he goes to the festival now. Read more

Published 7 months ago by R. J. Hewson

4.0 out of 5 stars SERENA
I just received the dvd and though i agree that some of the clips were way too short, donavan's catch the wind amounted to about 10 seconds worth, the performances that were shown... Read more

Published on 23 Jul 2007 by serenalblue

2.0 out of 5 stars Producers think our brains are damaged
I bought this DVD 'cause I'm a huge devotee of late 60's / early 70's era.

I'm highly disappointed. Read more

Published on 12 Jan 2006 by KoKy_the_rock_maniac

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling document of a fascinating era!
I have both this and the Woodstock DVD, perhaps the two most legendary festivals of the hippy/rock era. Read more

Published on 17 Mar 2005 by D. Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not how I remember it - but how it was....
I have to admit that my memory of this festival is a tad hazy. No, not necessarily for the reason you're thinking, but mainly because I was very tired, and kept dozing off. Read more

Published on 21 Jun 2004 by A.lan Stevens

4.0 out of 5 stars Good account of a classic festival
In short a great title that shows the immensity of the event. Great performances from the likes of The Doors and Hendrix, their last performances in the UK before their deaths,... Read more

Published on 2 Feb 2004

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