Rolling Stones controversial tour documentary screens in New York

Tue, 27 Oct 2009

In 1972 the Rolling Stones let photographer Robert Frank and his crew of film cameras along for the ride with the intention of releasing an honest, behind the scenes look at the bands life on the road.  

The final edit was a bit rawer than the band had expected and when the Stones’ watched Cocksucker Blues they decided they never wanted anyone else to see it!  In 1977 Robert Frank won an 1877 court ruling that permits him to screen the film four times a year in an “archival situation” where he must be present.

Robert Frank however never makes himself known, on Saturday when curator Jeff Rosenheim at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Look to your left, look to your right, one of you might be Robert Frank.”

The documentary has many infamous scenes portraying the tour as tumultuous. Although the musical performances are electrifying the film shows gasp worthy scenes of sex, drugs and well Rock N Roll. 

One fan said he saw The Rolling Stones on the same tour in 1972 and sees the film as an early sign of what Reality TV has now become with everyone being as outrageous as possible as long as there’s a camera in front of them.
You can find more information and a review for the film courtesy of Rolling Stone. 

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