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Sweet Toronto (1971)

Movie ★ 7.1 51 min

Music Documentary

Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.

D. A. Pennebaker Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 22, 1971
Runtime
51 min
IMDb
tt0498719
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Pennebaker Associates Inc., The Douglas Corporation

Cast

Eric Clapton Eric Clapton Self Yoko Ono Yoko Ono Self Chuck Berry Chuck Berry Self Little Richard Little Richard Self John Lennon John Lennon Self Bo Diddley Bo Diddley Self Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis Self Klaus Voormann Klaus Voormann Self Alan White Alan White Self Mal Evans Mal Evans Self (uncredited) Ray Manzarek Ray Manzarek Self (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sweet Toronto about?
Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
Who directed Sweet Toronto?
Sweet Toronto was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Sweet Toronto?
Sweet Toronto stars Eric Clapton, Yoko Ono, Chuck Berry, Little Richard.
When was Sweet Toronto released?
Sweet Toronto is a 1971 music, documentary film.
Where can I watch Sweet Toronto?
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