Exclusive: shout!Studio acquires North American rights to music documentary Revival69 The concert that shook the worldabout the historic event called “the second most important event in the history of rock and roll”.
Directed by Ron Chapman, the film had its US premiere this week at SXSW in Austin, Texas, playing in the festival’s 24 Beats Per Second section. The documentary tells the “little known but amazing behind-the-scenes story of how a life-changing music festival came together,” according to the film’s description. “Young and silly concert promoter Jon Brower risked his life (literally) to turn the failed Toronto Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival into a one-day event… The festival brought together Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, It united rock legends like Bo, Diddley, Gene Vincent and The Doors, the biggest bands in the world, but ignited a moment that really mattered to 20,000 fans at Toronto’s Varsity Stadium. It was the 11th hour arrival of John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band.”
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The film draws on valuable behind-the-scenes material and unreleased concert footage shot by Verite/Direct Cinema legend DA Pennebaker, who directed this landmark. monterey pop documentary.
of Revival 69 The acquisition announcement was made by Jordan Fields, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Originals, who negotiated Shout’s contract. A studio prior to SXSW. Myriad is the producer and responsible for worldwide sales of Screen Siren Pictures. Kirk D’Amico, president of Myriad Pictures, is the film’s executive producer.
Fields said in a statement, “With an improbable backstory, an incredible line-up and indelible DA Pennebaker footage, Ron’s incredible film joins an elite group of unforgettable music documentaries and a pop tribute.” Telling a great story while preserving a pivotal moment in cultural history: “Shout is deeply rooted in the music business, so this was a great deal.”
D’Amico said: Factory to show U.S. audiences the fascinating and little-known stories of amazing concerts held in 1969, featuring rock and roll legends and the greatest talents of the time. Ron Chapman and the producers put together some great footage and got some great interviews to tell the story of this historic concert. ”
John Lennon in Revival69
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Among these interviews are Alice Cooper, Robbie Kreiger (The Doors), Alan White (Yes), Geddy Lee (Rush), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Klaus Voormann (Manfred Mann) , The Beatles) have a fresh conversation. “This documentary immerses us in the whirlwind chaos leading up to the festival: biker gangs, cancellation threats, band rehearsals on the fly, and Lennon throwing off his Beatles mantle and nervously taking the stage with Yoko. An inexplicable stroke of luck: Ono, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann and Alan White – the unforgettable event that inspired Lennon’s decision to leave The Beatles forever.”
Chapman’s previous credits include Who The F**K Is Arthur Fogeland poet of havanaabout Cuban musician Carlos Barrera.
shout! Studios is Shout!’s film entertainment production and distribution division. A factory specializing in general distribution such as theater, VOD, digital, DVD/Blu-ray, and broadcasting. “Scream! Studios works with creators at the forefront of pop culture to drive creative expression and diversity in independent storytelling,” the company said. “Scream! Studios finances, produces, acquires and distributes films of all kinds, award-winning animated productions, and specialty films and series by up-and-coming talented filmmakers and producers.”