Taking Woodstock (2009)
A generation began in his backyard.
The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.
Cast
- Demetri Martin - Elliot Teichberg
- Imelda Staunton - Sonia Teichberg
- Henry Goodman - Jake Teichberg
- Jonathan Groff - Michael Lang
- Eugene Levy - Max Yasgur
- Emile Hirsch - Billy
- Dan Fogler - Devon
- Liev Schreiber - Wilma
- Mamie Gummer - Tisha
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan - Dan
Screenplay
- Elliot Tiber (Novel)
- Tom Monte (Novel)
- James Schamus (Screenplay)
Themes
Musician Biographies, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
based on novel or book, biography, woodstock, new york, music festival, dog tag, catskills, 1960s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taking Woodstock about?
- The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.
- Who directed Taking Woodstock?
- Taking Woodstock was directed by Ang Lee.
- Who stars in Taking Woodstock?
- Taking Woodstock stars Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Groff, Eugene Levy, Emile Hirsch.
- How long is Taking Woodstock?
- Taking Woodstock has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Taking Woodstock?
- Taking Woodstock is a Music, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Taking Woodstock?
- Taking Woodstock had a budget of $30M.
- How much did Taking Woodstock gross?
- Taking Woodstock grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Taking Woodstock produced?
- Taking Woodstock was produced in Taiwan, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Taking Woodstock?
- The themes of Taking Woodstock include: Musician Biographies, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.