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Monterey Pop

Year1968
Running time79 min
Directed byD. A. Pennebaker
Made inUnited States, Denmark
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Monterey Pop is a 1968 concert film by D. A. Pennebaker documenting the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival. Its 79-minute runtime makes it a concise entry point for viewers interested in music documentaries and rockumentaries. The film features performances by Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Hugh Masekela, Otis Redding, Ravi Shankar, the Mamas & the Papas, the Who, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Pennebaker directed the film, with John Phillips and Lou Adler as producers. It is listed as a United States and Denmark production, in English. Several camera operators worked on the film, including fellow documentarians Richard Leacock and Albert Maysles; painter Brice Marden also has an assistant-camera credit, and illustrator Tomi Ungerer created the titles. The film's subject is music, with documentary film and rockumentary listed as its genres.

Who it is for

A fit for viewers interested in music documentaries, festival performances, or the listed artists. Its 79-minute length may suit someone looking for a shorter documentary film.

What is good

  • Documents the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival
  • Features a broad lineup of named performers
  • Directed by D. A. Pennebaker
  • Runtime is 79 minutes

What to know first

  • Released in 1968
  • English-language presentation

Verdict

Monterey Pop brings a major festival lineup into a compact concert documentary. Its music focus and named performers make it relevant to viewers exploring rockumentaries.

Details

Year
1968wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
79 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
D. A. Pennebakerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United States, Denmarkwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0064689wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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