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Sweet Toronto

Year1971
Running time70 min
Directed byD. A. Pennebaker
Made inUnited States
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Sweet Toronto is a 70-minute documentary directed by D. A. Pennebaker, released in 1971. It follows the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one-day festival held on September 13, 1969, at Varsity Stadium on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. About 20,000 people attended the event, which was produced by John Brower and Ken Walker. John Lennon performed as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voormann, Alan White and Eric Clapton. The band’s set was later released as the album *Live Peace in Toronto 1969*. Listed as a United States documentary in English, Sweet Toronto captures a single music event through Pennebaker’s film. Its subject connects a festival setting with a performance by the Plastic Ono Band.

Who it is for

A good fit for viewers interested in rock music documentaries, the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, or the Plastic Ono Band. It may also suit students examining documentary films about live music events.

What is good

  • Documents a one-day 1969 festival.
  • The event drew about 20,000 attendees.
  • John Lennon performed with the Plastic Ono Band.
  • Runtime is 70 minutes.

What to know first

  • The film focuses on one festival.
  • Its language is English.

Verdict

Sweet Toronto centers on the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival and the Plastic Ono Band’s performance there. It suits viewers looking for a documentary about a particular music event.

Details

Year
1971wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
70 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
D. A. Pennebakerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0498719wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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