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2021110 minPGdocumentary

BURN IT DOWN!

2021110 minPGdocumentary

Thirty years after the original Woodstock, festival organizers tried to recreate the event's spirit amid a changing cultural climate.

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Tim Travers Hawkins,

Celia Aniskovich

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Thirty years after the original Woodstock, festival organizers tried to recreate the event's spirit amid a changing cultural climate.

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Tim Travers Hawkins

Tim Travers Hawkinsdirector

Celia Aniskovich

Celia Aniskovichdirector

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Woodstock 1999 aimed to recreate the spirit of the original 1969 festival. Organizers sought to capture the essence of peace and love. Instead, they faced a chaotic atmosphere fueled by rising tensions and changing cultural norms. The event took place in Rome, New York, and drew large crowds. Over the course of three days, incidents of violence and unrest overshadowed the music and celebration. The documentary reflects on the stark contrast between the two festivals and the cultural shifts that defined them.

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