
Jimi Hendrix
Featuring six previously unseen live performances from 1966 to 1970, including the Monterey, Isle of Wright and Woodstock Festivals.
Directed by Joe Boyd, Gary Weis, John Head
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A celebratory documentary portrait of Jimi Hendrix's brief, transformative life, anchored by electrifying live performances and intimate interviews with those who knew him.
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.
Questions people ask
Is Jimi Hendrix violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Jimi Hendrix scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Jimi Hendrix sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Jimi Hendrix easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Jimi Hendrix end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Jimi Hendrix
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Jimi Hendrix
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Jimi Hendrix, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Jimi Hendrix, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Jimi Hendrix, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































