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Tags | Gimme Shelter Rolling Stones |
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EAN | 7321900755979 |
MPN | 7321900755979 |
Model | MSE537279 |
ID | 1958549 |
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While not the pinnacle of the Stones' career, this performance is still noteworthy. I've seen it once and don't feel compelled to watch it again anytime soon.
"Gimme Shelter" is a documentary that reflects on the tragic events of the 1969 Free Altamont Concert. During this concert, 18-year-old Meredith Hunter was fatally stabbed by a member of the Hell's Angels because he was holding a gun. Unfortunately, there were other deaths that day as well, making it a truly dark time. In my opinion, this concert should have never happened. The Rolling Stones, along with The Beatles, played a significant role in shaping the Sixties era; however, they also witnessed its demise in December 1969. This documentary by David & Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin captures every aspect of the event, including the involvement of young George Lucas (the creator of Star Wars) as one of the cameramen at Altamont. I highly recommend watching it to gain insight into this historical moment.
I first watched this film in a small cinema in Soho, London W1, during the early 70's. The tension gradually builds throughout the movie and reaches its peak at the concert when the band desperately pleads for order and threatens to cancel the performance. Suddenly, chaos erupts near the stage as a young man in a blue suit is stabbed by an 'Angel' who claims it was because he was pointing a gun towards the stage. This film has everything - from band members analyzing footage to unravel what happened, but unfortunately, things are not clear due to darkness. Each viewer has their own interpretations and ideas about what occurred.