1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.
A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.
series not in production
Ended
Documentary
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 8
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 2021-05-21
Last EP | 2021-05-21
Overview
Stream on
Hoichoi Amazon Channel
An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
Created by
Produced by
Mercury Studios
On the Corner Films
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2021-05-21
1
What's Happening?
2021-05-21
As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
2
End of the Acid Dream
2021-05-21
Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there’s no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
3
Changes
2021-05-21
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles’ breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
4
Our Time Is Now
2021-05-21
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
5
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2021-05-21
America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
6
Exile
2021-05-21
Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
7
Respect
2021-05-21
James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.
8
Starman
2021-05-21
With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.
CAST
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Mick Jagger
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: David Bowie
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: John Lennon
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Muhammad Ali
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Bob Dylan
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Marvin Gaye
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: George Harrison
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: J. Edgar Hoover
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: John Kerry
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Richard Nixon
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Yoko Ono
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Neil Young
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Jim Morrison
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self
Original: Elton John
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Dick Cavett
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Carole King
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Tina Turner
Total EP: 1
CREW
Asif Kapadia
Series Director
Directing
Sam Blair
Editor
Editing
David Joseph
Executive Producer
Production
Adam Barker
Executive Producer
Production
Asif Kapadia
Executive Producer
Production
James Gay-Rees
Executive Producer
Production
Danielle Peck
Producer
Production
Chris King
Executive Producer
Production
Alexander Parsons
Music
Sound
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