Sky Arte Marks 50 Years Since Jimi Hendrix's Death with Two Documentaries

Sky Arte will dedicate the evening of Friday, September 18, 2020, to Jimi Hendrix, fifty years after his death. The documentary 'Jimi Hendrix – Electric Church' evokes the Second Atlanta International Pop Festival, held on July 4, 1970, which drew over 500,000 people and featured more than thirty musicians, including Hendrix. The film describes the three-day festival as the 'Woodstock of the South,' a peaceful experience despite social tensions in the Southern US and the absence of security due to unexpected crowds. Hendrix's pacifying music helped calm the atmosphere. The documentary includes live performances of hits like 'Purple Haze' and 'Hey Joe,' and contributions from musicians Billy Cox, Mitch Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Kirk Hammett, and festival organizer Alex Cooley. Later, 'Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Child' traces the rockstar's career through his own perspective, using rare archival footage and handwritten writings from family archives. Directed by Bob Smeaton, a Grammy winner for 'Beatles Anthology,' the film presents a complete autobiography of the artist, revealing intimate aspects of a man torn between genius and excess. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages content and digital interface.