Fillmore

"An outrageous movie!"

Jan 13 1973 R 1h 45m
Documentary, Music

Legendary rock impresario Bill Graham closed the Fillmore West in early summer 1971 with five nights of all-star concerts, the last curtain going down on July 4. The storied San Francisco venue had become an institution, an integral part of the West Coast music scene of the '60s and, now, an essential element of the mythology of rock 'n' roll. Always the showman, Graham made sure the Fillmore West was sent off in a blaze of glory, spotlighting bands - including the Grateful Dead and Santana-that rose to fame at the hall. The madness leading up to the shows and the concerts themselves were filmed for FILLMORE: THE LAST DAYS, a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating moment in rock history and a showcase for great performances by iconic artists who epitomized 'the San Francisco Sound.' Originally released in 1972 and long out-of-print, the documentary film makes its DVD debut with Rhino's landmark reissue.

Plot

A dozen rock groups are shown playing in the final five nights of shows leading up the closing of Fillmore West on July 4, 1971.

Written by

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Directed by

Richard T. Heffron

Cast

Bill Graham, Marty Balin, Elvin Bishop

Crew

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Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
153
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA