Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013 · Movie · PG · 90 min · ★ 7.5
This music documentary traces a groundbreaking guitarist’s journey from modest beginnings through early struggles, discovery, and a rapid rise in the 1960s music scene. Archival footage and interviews build a respectful portrait of an artist whose style and influence reshaped rock.
Also known as American Masters: Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' – Director's Cut
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Streaming on The Coda Collection and Qello Concerts.
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-11-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 90 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (32 votes)
About
You’ll like this if you enjoy respectful music biographies like Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender or Pavarotti; Not for you if you want a skeptical or fast-paced documentary.
Pros: rich archival material; personal interviews; strong music focus | Cons: admiring tone; familiar career arc; best for fans
Themes
- new york city
- london, england
- musician
- rock star
- 1970s
- seattle, washington
- biography
- rock music
- archive footage
- african american man
- 1960s
- swinging london
- +4 more
Cast & crew
- LA
Lou Adler
as Self - Music Producer
Keith Altham
as Self - Hendrix's UK Publicist
- PC
Paul Caruso
as Self - Friend / Musician
Chas Chandler
as Self - Musician
- NC
Neville Chesters
as Self - '68 USA Tour Manager
Billy Cox
as Self - Friend / Musician
- DF
David Fricke
as Self - Music Journalist
Billy Gibbons
as Self - Musician
- MG
Michael Goldstein
as Self - Hendrix's USA Publicist
- AH
Ace Antonio Hall
as Self - Musician
Directed by Bob Smeaton