Festival
Festival (1967) is a documentary, directed by Murray Lerner. It stars Horton Barker and Fiddler Beers. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.
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What Festival Is About
Murray Lerner's 1967 documentary was assembled from footage of the Newport Folk Festival between 1963 and 1966. Stage performances are interleaved with conversations among the audience. What it records is a period of transition. Figures out of the folk tradition play alongside a new generation; Bob Dylan appears both acoustic and electric, and the crowd's reaction is caught on film. It was shot in black and white. Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Son House and Howlin' Wolf appear. There is no narrator; the documentary leaves the explaining to the viewer. Who it's for: viewers of folk and blues history. Who it's not for: viewers expecting context; the documentary does not tell you who anyone is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festival about?
Murray Lerner's 1967 documentary was assembled from footage of the Newport Folk Festival between 1963 and 1966. Stage performances are interleaved with conversations among the audience.
Where can I watch Festival?
Festival is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Festival?
Festival runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).
When did Festival come out?
Festival was released in 1967.
Who directed Festival?
Festival was directed by Murray Lerner.
Who stars in Festival?
Festival stars Horton Barker, Fiddler Beers, Theodore Bikel, Pete Seeger.
What is Festival's rating?
Festival holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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