Hendrix (2000)
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Jimi Hendrix was perhaps the single most groundbreaking guitarist in the history of rock & roll; utilizing feedback, distortion, and effects pedals as integral parts of his sound and not simply as punctuation, Hendrix created a radically new aesthetic for the electric guitar, which combined with his… More Jimi Hendrix was perhaps the single most groundbreaking guitarist in the history of rock & roll; utilizing feedback, distortion, and effects pedals as integral parts of his sound and not simply as punctuation, Hendrix created a radically new aesthetic for the electric guitar, which combined with his superlative songwriting abilities and remarkable gift to bring out the most in other musicians helped to make him one of the most important figures in '60s rock, until his death in the fall of 1970s as a result of a drug overdose. This made-for-TV biography (originally shown on the Showtime premium cable network) stars Wood Harris as the legendary guitarist, and examines his life and career, both on and off the stage. Hendrix also stars Vivica A. Fox and Dorian Harewood; the filmmakers were unfortunately unable to obtain permission to use Hendrix's own songs in the film, so his onscreen performances are of covers Jimi recorded during his career. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Claudio Chea, Leon Ichaso
- Genres
- Drama, Special Interest
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 17, 2000 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 27, 2001
- Studio
- MGM
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Cast
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Wood Harris
as Jimi Hendrix
- Dorian Harewood
- Vivica A. Fox
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Michael Stevens
as Roadie
- Billy Zane
- Christian Potenza
- Michie Mee
