A small, unpretentious rock documentary, JIMI PLAYS BERKELEY sets the stage with a gratuitous slam at WOODSTOCK (1970), showing picketers protesting that a movie made "by the people" should not be shown at the exorbitant price of $3.50.
On Memorial Day of 1970, Jimi Hendrix arrives at the 3400-seat Berkeley Community Theater in California. He is seen running through a soundcheck with his band; this fades into "Johnny B. Goode" from the show later that night. Brief footage of contemporary Berkeley protestors and protestees is
shown accompanying some of the ensuing music.
Hendrix's career was in professional flux at this point. His management team had splinter...
Released:
1972
Rated:
n/a
Length:
48 mins