EXCLUSIVE: Shout! Studios has acquired North American rights to the music documentary Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World, about a historic happening that’s been called “the second most im…
directed the film, which held its U.S. premiere this week at SXSW in Austin, Texas, playing in the festival’s 24 Beats Per Second section. The documentary tells “the remarkable, behind-the-scenes story of how a little known, but life-altering music festival came together — against all odds,” according to a description of the film.
“With its improbable backstory, incredible line-up and indelible D.A. Pennebaker footage, Ron’s wonderful film joins an elite group of unforgettable music documentaries that tell a great story while preserving a seminal moment in pop culture history,” Fields said in a statement. “Shout has deep roots in the music business, so this was a very happy deal to do.”
D’Amico said, “We are delighted to be working with Shout! Factory to show U.S. audiences this fascinating and little-known story of an amazing concert which took place in 1969 that featured both legends of rock ‘n roll with the biggest talents of the day. Ron Chapman and the producers have assembled extraordinary footage and gotten great interviews to tell the tale of this historic concert.
Shout! Studios is the filmed entertainment production and distribution arm of Shout! Factory, specializing in all aspects of distribution, including theatrical, VOD, digital, DVD/Blu-ray, and broadcast. “Shout! Studios works with creators at the forefront of pop culture, driving creative expression and diversity in independent storytelling,” the company notes.
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