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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Gimme Shelter
Documentary · Music · 1970
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.
Movie details
Gimme Shelter
“The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!”
1970 Documentary · Music 1h 32m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.3 / 10
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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.
CriticWise case file
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The archetype split
Who fights over Gimme Shelter?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Albert Maysles · Charlotte Zwerin · David Maysles
Mick Jagger
Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Charlie Watts
Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Keith Richards
Self - The Rolling Stones Member
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Mick Taylor
Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Bill Wyman
Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Marty Balin
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Sonny Barger
Self
Court is in session
Put Gimme Shelter on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.