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… 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
- Directed By
- Lorraine Senna
- Genres
- Drama, Television
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Aug 15, 1999 Wide
- On DVD
- Nov 6, 2001
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Cast
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Amy Jo Johnson
as Nansi Nevins (pre-1990s scenes)
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Kelli Williams
as Cami Carlson
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Kurt Max Runte
as Alex Del Zoppo
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Robert Moloney
as Fred Herrera
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Nancy Moonves
as Mrs. Nevins
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Michael Anthony Rawlins
as Ian
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Adam Ant
as Tood Badham
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Michelle Phillips
as Nansi Nevins (1990s scenes)
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Frederic Forrest
as Alex Del Zoppo (present day)
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Trevor Roberts
as Alan Malarowitz
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Zak Alam
as Jorge
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Burgess-Murray
as August Burns
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Mark Murphy
as Benny Hartman
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Mary Nevins
as Ingrid Tesch
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Michelle Beaudoin
as Rita Spiridakis
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Terry David Mulligan
as Fred Herrera (present day)
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Babs Chula
as Rita Spiridakis (present day)
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Mark Brandon
as J.D. Simon
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Linda Boyd
as Alice Belzer
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Michael Lewis
as Brian
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Linden Banks
as Doctor
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Andrea Barclay
as Mary Nevins (present day)
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Hamish Boyd
as Landlord
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Don Mekilok
as Stage Manager
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Ken Roberts (II)
as Red Skelton
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Lance Gibson
as Security Guard
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Lucia Walters
as Tasha
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Howard Storey
as Coworker
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Angela Gann
as Mrs. Del Zoppo
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Erin Wright
as Janis Joplin
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Katrina Matthews
as Hippie Chick
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Sheelah Megill
as Nurse
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David Adams
as Voice Coach
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Howard Siegel
as Art Simons
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Dion Luther
as Mel Avery
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Bobby Stewart
as Jefferson
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Iris Quinn
as Nurse #2
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Lovie Eli
as Marion
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Steve Oatway
as Supervisor
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Raimund Stamm
as Cashier
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Steve Clement
as Surgeaon
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Yoann Denaive
as Alain
