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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

7.6/10 31 votes
Documentary

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom, United States of America
Network:
Apple TV

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Still from What's Happening? E01

Episode 1

★ 8.0

What's Happening?

2021-05-21 · 49m

As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

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Episode 2

★ 7.0

End of the Acid Dream

2021-05-21 · 42m

Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

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Episode 3

★ 7.0

Changes

2021-05-21 · 47m

New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

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Episode 4

★ 6.5

Our Time Is Now

2021-05-21 · 45m

Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

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Still from The Revolution Will Not Be Televised E05

Episode 5

★ 8.5

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

2021-05-21 · 46m

America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

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Episode 6

★ 7.0

Exile

2021-05-21 · 42m

Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

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Episode 7

★ 7.0

Respect

2021-05-21 · 44m

James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.

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Episode 8

★ 6.0

Starman

2021-05-21 · 46m

With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

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