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MPAA Rating: R Movie Release: 2000 DVD Release: 03/27/2001 Format: DVD Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 43 mins Studio: MGM Members Wishing: 1 Genres: Drama, Biopic [feature]

Jimi Hendrix was perhaps the single most groundbreaking guitarist in the history of rock & roll; utilizing feedback, distortion, and effects pedals as integral parts of his sound and not simply as punctuation, Hendrix created a radically new aesthetic for the electric guitar, which combined with his superlative songwriting abilities and remarkable gift to bring out the most in other musicians helped to make him one of the most important figures in '60s rock, until his death in the fall of 1970s as a result of a drug overdose. This made-for-TV biography (originally shown on the Showtime premium cable network) stars Wood Harris as the legendary guitarist, and examines his life and career, both on and off the stage. Hendrix also stars Vivica A. Fox and Dorian Harewood; the filmmakers were unfortunately unable to obtain permission to use Hendrix's own songs in the film, so his onscreen performances are of covers Jimi recorded during his career. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Wood Harris - Jimi Hendrix
Dorian Harewood
Vivica A. Fox

Leon Ichaso's biopic of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. French and Spanish subtitles are accessible, and the soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence. This is an acceptable disc, but MGM/UA has done a less than spectacular job with this release. Hendrix enthusiasts might want to check out this release, but there is little here for the average DVD consumer. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide