The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary

The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary

2017 · 100 min · Documentary, Music

Referred to as "Woodstock of the 80s", the US Festival was iconic with over 2 million attendees. Created by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and legendary concert promoter Bill Graham, the Us Festival assembled the best bands in the world including The Police, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, Jackson Browne, Eddie Money, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Buffett, The Cars, Talking Heads, Ramones, Grateful Dead, Pat Benatar & The B52s.

Directed by Glenn Aveni

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Streaming

The Coda Collection Amazon ChannelQello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel

Rent or Buy

Apple TV Store

Cast

Make it a double feature

2h 58m together

The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

Both from Glenn Aveni.

More from Glenn AveniSee all →

The B-52's: 1982 US FestivalThe B-52's: 1982 US Festival · 2024
The B-52's: 1982 US Festival
★ 8.02024
MovieMusic
The B-52's recorded live at the 1982 US Festival.
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle StoryAn Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story · 2006
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
★ 7.02006
MovieDocumentaryMusic
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.
TreacherousTreacherous · 1993
Treacherous
★ 6.91993
MovieThriller
A former race car driver who has retired and is the owner of a Mexican resort hotel gets mixed up in a robbery involving $2 million by one of his former girl friends.
The Night and the MomentThe Night and the Moment · 1995
The Night and the Moment
★ 4.91995
MovieDrama
A writer is invited to the house of a noblewoman who adores free-thinkers. He attempts to seduce her but she insists that he tell her of his past love exploits. While doing so, he takes her through his time in prison where he was unknowingly incarcerated in the cell beside hers.
FlinchFlinch · 1994
Flinch
★ 4.01994
MovieThriller
Two live store window mannequins witness a murder late at night.
The B-52s Live at US FestivalThe B-52s Live at US Festival · 2020
The B-52s Live at US Festival
2020
MovieMusicDocumentary
The B-52s live concert performance at the US Festival in 1982.
You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer StoryYou Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story · 2021
You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story
2021
MovieDocumentary
Chronicles Jerry Kramer's life from a small-town family, to NFL legend, to best-selling author. Jerry's story is not without struggle, personal tragedy, and a perplexing 50 year wait to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Santana: Live at US Festival 82Santana: Live at US Festival 82 · 2018
Santana: Live at US Festival 82
2018
Movie
This September 1982 performance at the historic US Festival stands as a transformative event in the career of then music legend-to-be, Carlos Santana.

More Like This

9 Songs9 Songs · 2004
9 Songs
★ 5.52004
MovieDramaMusic
Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.
Walk the LineWalk the Line · 2005
Walk the Line
★ 7.52005
MovieDramaMusic
A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
Gimme ShelterGimme Shelter · 1970
Gimme Shelter
★ 7.41970
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.
Bob Dylan – Don't Look BackBob Dylan – Don't Look Back · 1967
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back
★ 7.41967
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter