At a glance
Message to Love is a feature documentary about the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, directed and produced by Murray Lerner. Released in 1997, this English-language film brings together performances by rock acts including Jimi Hendrix, the Who and the Doors, alongside folk and jazz artists such as Joni Mitchell and Miles Davis. Its title comes from a Hendrix song. The film is classified as a rock music documentary and rockumentary, with music as its subject. It was made in the United States, with Lerner also credited as producer. For viewers interested in festival history, the film offers a record of a broad mix of performers gathered at the Isle of Wight event. Its focus is the performances and artists represented in the documentary, rather than a general account of music or the festival beyond that event.
Who it is for
A fit for documentary viewers interested in rock festivals and performances by rock, folk and jazz artists. It may also suit students exploring music documentaries about the Isle of Wight Festival.
What is good
- Documents the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival
- Includes Jimi Hendrix, the Who and the Doors
- Also features Joni Mitchell and Miles Davis
- Directed and produced by Murray Lerner
What to know first
- Focuses on one festival event
Verdict
Message to Love centers on a single festival and presents performances spanning rock, folk and jazz. Viewers drawn to those artists or the Isle of Wight Festival may find it a useful music documentary.
Details
- Year
- 1997wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Murray Lernerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0117028wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q5784301· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Message_to_Love· checked 2 Oct 2026