DAYS OF RAGE: THE ROLLING STONES' ROAD TO ALTAMONT

Cinemavixion Review

Tom O'Dell's "Days of Rage: The Rolling Stones' Road to Altamont" offers a somber retrospective on a pivotal moment in rock history. This documentary delves into the escalating tensions and the pervasive sense of disillusionment that culminated in the infamous Altamont free concert of 1969. Through archival footage and insightful commentary, the film meticulously reconstructs the events, highlighting the stark contrast between the era's optimistic counterculture ideals and the tragic violence that unfolded. It serves as a potent reminder of the complex, often dark, undercurrents that shaped the late 1960s and the Rolling Stones' journey during that tumultuous period.