Woodstock 1970 ‧ Documentary/Musical ‧ 3h 44m

In 1969, 500,000 people descended on a small patch of field in a little-known town in upstate New York called Woodstock. In this documentary, the iconic event is chronicled in unflinching detail, from the event's inception all the way through to the unexpected air-delivery of food and medical supplies by the National Guard. The film contains performances, interviews with the artists and candid footage of the fans in a defining portrait of 1960s America.
Release date: March 26, 1970 (USA)
Director: Michael Wadleigh
Producer: Bob Maurice
Awards: Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature)
Editors: Michael Wadleigh, Martin Scorsese, Thelma Schoonmaker, Stanley Warnow, Yeu-Bun Yee, Jere Huggins