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Revival 69: The Concert That Rocked the World

This is the story of a forgotten festival that nevertheless changed the course of music history. In 1969, between the legendary Woodstock and Altamont festivals, the Toronto Rock’n’Roll Revival brought together, after many setbacks, essential artists like Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Doors. With a last-minute guest: John Lennon, whose performance with the Plastic Ono Band would be the catalyst for his decision to leave the Beatles permanently. Through interviews with iconic musicians such as Alice Cooper, Robby Krieger (The Doors), and Alan White (Yes), this documentary captures the chaos that marked the organization of the concerts and delves into their extraordinary backstage stories.

Co-produced by
Arte
Written by
Phyllis Ellis
Directed by
Ron Chapman
Duration
97 min
Broadcasting date
September 29, 2023