Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!

Directed by Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin, David Maysles

Produced by Maysles Films, Penforta

197092 min7.3 / 10

A raw, unflinching documentary of the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour that captures the exhilaration of rock music alongside the violence and disillusionment that marked the end of the counterculture era.

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

Questions people ask

  • Does Gimme Shelter end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Gimme Shelter sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Gimme Shelter scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Gimme Shelter violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Gimme Shelter easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity85

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Surprise46

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Love80

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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