Sweetwater: A True Rock Story (1999)

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One of several top-notch musical biographies presented by the VH1 cable service, Sweetwater: A True Rock Story unfolds the poignant saga of the legendary L.A.-based band which "opened" the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. Nearly 30 years after this historic event, Cami Carlson (Kelli Williams),… More One of several top-notch musical biographies presented by the VH1 cable service, Sweetwater: A True Rock Story unfolds the poignant saga of the legendary L.A.-based band which "opened" the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. Nearly 30 years after this historic event, Cami Carlson (Kelli Williams), a reporter for the MIX-TV cable music channel, is assigned to produce a "Where Are They Now?" documentary about the long-disbanded Sweetwater. Although she receives the grudging assistance of several surviving members, Carlson does not learn the full story of why Sweetwater seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth after 1969 until she tracks down the group's lead vocalist and guitarist, Nanci Nevins (played by Amy Jo Johnson in the flashback sequences, and by Michelle Phillips in the present-day scenes). As Nanci painfully recalls the devastating tragedy which all but permanently stilled her voice, Carlson comes to terms with her own private demons. Filmed in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Sweetwater: A True Rock Story first aired on August 15, 1999. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Lorraine Senna
Genres: Drama, Television

In Theaters: Aug 15, 1999 Wide
On DVD: Nov 6, 2001

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Cast

            Amy Jo Johnson as Nansi Nevins (pre-1990s scenes)

            Kelli Williams as Cami Carlson

            Kurt Max Runte as Alex Del Zoppo

            Robert Moloney as Fred Herrera

            Nancy Moonves as Mrs. Nevins

            Michael Anthony Rawlins as Ian

            Adam Ant as Tood Badham

            Michelle Phillips as Nansi Nevins (1990s scenes)

            Frederic Forrest as Alex Del Zoppo (present day)

            Trevor Roberts as Alan Malarowitz

            Peter Williams#47851 as Albert Moore

            Zak Alam as Jorge

            Burgess-Murray as August Burns

            Mark Murphy as Benny Hartman

            Mary Nevins as Ingrid Tesch

            Michelle Beaudoin as Rita Spiridakis

            Terry David Mulligan as Fred Herrera (present day)

            Babs Chula as Rita Spiridakis (present day)

            Mark Brandon as J.D. Simon

            Linda Boyd as Alice Belzer

            Michael Lewis as Brian

            Linden Banks as Doctor

            Andrea Barclay as Mary Nevins (present day)

            Hamish Boyd as Landlord

            Don Mekilok as Stage Manager

            Ken Roberts (II) as Red Skelton

            Lance Gibson as Security Guard

            Lucia Walters as Tasha

            Howard Storey as Coworker

            Angela Gann as Mrs. Del Zoppo

            Erin Wright as Janis Joplin

            Katrina Matthews as Hippie Chick

            Sheelah Megill as Nurse

            David Adams as Voice Coach

            Howard Siegel as Art Simons

            Dion Luther as Mel Avery

            Bobby Stewart as Jefferson

            Iris Quinn as Nurse #2

            Lovie Eli as Marion

            Steve Oatway as Supervisor

            Raimund Stamm as Cashier

            Steve Clement as Surgeaon

            Yoann Denaive as Alain
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