Renowned documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding in his ascendancy, singing at the historic Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. Comedian Tom Smothers introduces Redding to a crowd that is leaving -- until Redding grabs them with his charged rendition of "Shake." Redding's performance also includes "Respect" (which he wrote), "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "Satisfaction," and "Try a Little Tenderness." Tragically, Redding died in a plane crash six months later....
Top Cast
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Otis ReddingSelf
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Steve CropperSelf - Booker T. & the MG's
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Donald 'Duck' DunnSelf - Booker T. & the MG's
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Al Jackson Jr.Self - Booker T. & the MG's (archive footage)