Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| AArthur AllenSelf | Self |
| AAlbert AllenSelf | Self |
| EEric BarrettSelf | Self |
| SStella BenabonSelf | Self |
| PPaul CarusoSelf | Self |
 Dick CavettSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Eric ClaptonSelf | Self |
 Billy CoxSelf | Self |
| FFrankie CrockerSelf | Self |
| MMonika DannemannSelf | Self |
| JJenifer DeanSelf | Self |
| AAlan DouglasSelf | Self |
| AAlan DouglasSelf | Self |
 Germaine GreerSelf | Self |
| PPat HartleySelf | Self |
| AAl HendrixSelf | Self |
 Jimi HendrixSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Mick JaggerSelf | Self |
| LLinda KeithSelf | Self |
| EEddie KramerSelf | Self |
| BBuddy MilesSelf | Self |
 Mitch MitchellSelf | Self |
| JJuggy MurraySelf | Self |
| HHarold ParkerSelf (as H) | Self (as H) |
| FFayne PridgonSelf | Self |
 Noel ReddingSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
 Lou ReedSelf | Self |
 Little RichardSelf | Self |
| JJuma SultanSelf | Self |
 Pete TownshendSelf | Self |