“Woodstock: From Festival to Feature” is a comprehensive featurette on a myriad of topics about the festival and the filming from start to finish. It includes producers of the film and event, bands and event staff, Wadleigh, and even Scorsese. They present an amazing story of how it all came together under the circumstances. Unfortunately, the segments are too short with each getting roughly three minutes. It would have been better to create one single feature with chapters. I would have been greatly interested in hearing from attendees.
The Ultimate Collector’s Edition comes encased in a slipcase bound in a facsimile suede halter-top with fringes. Other keepsakes include a Lucite display with images from the festival, an iron-on Woodstock patch, a Woodstock fact sheet, and reproductions of festival memorabilia, including handwritten notes and a three-day ticket. The best item is a 60-page commemorative LIFE Magazine reprint filled with pictures
Woodstock does the landmark event proud. It might be a “Long Time Gone,” but I highly recommend people experience this film. Not just for the music, which is worth it on its own, but as a snapshot of the United States as the sixties came to a close. There are only 140,000 copies of the Blu-ray and #1475 sits proudly on my shelf.
Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd
Excellent review Bicho, and I 100% concur that people should experience this.
-Glen
2 - doug
Haven't seen this in ages. Extras sound interesting. Wish the kids had got me this for father's day