Gimme Shelter December 27, 2005

Gimme Shelter. 1970. USA. Directed by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. A free concert at the Altamont Raceway in California featuring the Rolling Stones spirals tragically out of control. The film unfolds with footage shot from the stage, and documents the murder of a concertgoer by a member of the Hell?s Angels, who were enlisted as security for the event. A twenty-something Mick Jagger pleads with the audience for calm as the melee ensues. 90 min.
Friday, December 2, 9:00; Wednesday, December 28, 6:30. T2

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