Woodstock: Now & Then (2009)

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“Woodstock: 40 Years Later” explores the frenzied days leading up to and throughout the festival, from how the planners scrambled to find a concert site and the traffic jams that shut down the New York State thruway to the infamously bad “brown acid,” the thunderous rain and mud and, of course, the music. Weaving together first-hand accounts with rare archival images and an iconic soundtrack, the documentary allows those who were there a chance to relive the experience and gives an entirely new generation an opportunity to feel the magic of that time. The film will also take an important look at Woodstock’s legacy through the eyes of today’s musicians and activists examining why Woodstock and all it symbolizes is still relevant in today’s culture.

Director: Barbara Kopple
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Editing: Michael Culyba, Emir Lewis
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barbara Kopple
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodstock: Now & Then about?
“Woodstock: 40 Years Later” explores the frenzied days leading up to and throughout the festival, from how the planners scrambled to find a concert site and the traffic jams that shut down the New York State thruway to the infamously bad “brown acid,” the thunderous rain and mud and, of course, the music. Weaving together first-hand accounts with rare archival images and an iconic soundtrack, the documentary allows those who were there a chance to relive the experience and gives an entirely new generation an opportunity to feel the magic of that time. The film will also take an important look at Woodstock’s legacy through the eyes of today’s musicians and activists examining why Woodstock and all it symbolizes is still relevant in today’s culture.
Who directed Woodstock: Now & Then?
Woodstock: Now & Then was directed by Barbara Kopple.
Who stars in Woodstock: Now & Then?
Woodstock: Now & Then stars Bonnie Beecher, Brian D'Addario, Michael Hall D'Addario.
How long is Woodstock: Now & Then?
Woodstock: Now & Then has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Woodstock: Now & Then?
Woodstock: Now & Then is a Documentary film.