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Renowned documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding in his ascendancy, singing at the historic Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. Comedian Tom Smothers introduces Redding to a crowd that is leaving -- until Redding grabs them with his charged rendition of "Shake." Redding's performance also includes "Respect" (which he wrote), "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "Satisfaction," and "Try a Little Tenderness." Tragically, Redding died in a plane crash six months later. An innovative filmmaker who started in the 1950s making experimental films, Pennebaker garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature in 1993 for The War Room, his behind-the-scenes look at Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign. His other subjects have included Norman Mailer, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.
7.20
Documentary
1987
0h 19m
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20Reviews
20John Doe
2025-05-01, 14:32This movie exceeded my expectations, especially the ending!
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Emily Smith
2025-05-01, 15:21Great cinematography but the story felt a bit rushed.
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Liam Johnson
2025-05-02, 09:10Loved the characters, they felt very real and relatable.
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Sophia Lee
2025-05-02, 10:45Not my cup of tea. I got bored halfway through.
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Noah Brown
2025-05-02, 13:00A decent watch, though I wouldn't call it groundbreaking.
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Olivia Davis
2025-05-03, 11:37Incredible performance by the lead actor!
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William Wilson
2025-05-03, 18:05It had potential but poor writing dragged it down.
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