Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival

Feb 21 1997 N/A 2h 7m
Documentary, History, Music

In August 1970, 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and corruption that would plague the music industry for years to come. They also witnessed the final, drugged out performance of Jimi Hendrix in England just two weeks before he would meet a tragic death. When it all was over, the fans view of rock and roll was never the same.

Plot

In August 1970 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and corruption that would plague the music industry for years to come. They also witnessed the final, drugged out performance of Jimi Hendrix in England just two weeks before he would meet a tragic death. When it all was over, the fans view of rock and roll was never the same.

Written by

Murray Lerner

Directed by

Murray Lerner

Cast

Ian Anderson, Joan Baez, Martin Barre

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

BBC, Castle Music Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

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Average Rating
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