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10:20

Friday, January 19

Directed by Albert & David Maysles

(1970) “Brothers and Sisters, why are we fighting?” pleads Mick Jagger to the crazed crowd at Altamont. Chronicle of The Stones’ 1969 U.S. tour, capturing their seat-rattling performances, along with Tina Turner, the Hell’s Angels, and a gun-waving fan. 35mm. Approx. 90 min.

Reviews

“ONE OF THE BEST ROCK DOCUMENTARIES EVER! The Rolling Stones in their prime…the directors managed to capture the essence of ’60s idealism—and its shocking collapse.” 
– Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York

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