Shake! Otis at Monterey
Originally released in 1987. Shake! Otis at Monterey is a documentary/music film. directed by D. A. Pennebaker. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Otis Redding, Steve Cropper, and Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Synopsis
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. An innovative filmmaker who started in the 1950s making experimental films, Pennebaker garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature in 1993 for The War Room, his behind-the-scenes look at Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign. His other subjects have included Norman Mailer, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Otis Redding
as Self
Steve Cropper
as Self - Booker T. & the MG's
Donald 'Duck' Dunn
as Self - Booker T. & the MG's
Al Jackson Jr.
as Self - Booker T. & the MG's (archive footage)
Booker T. Jones
as Self - Booker T. & the MG's
Tom Smothers
as Self
Wayne Jackson
as Self - The Mar-Keys
Andrew Love
as Self - The Mar-Keys
Floyd Newman
as Self - The Mar-Keys
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO/Cinemax Documentary
- Pennebaker Associates Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shake! Otis at Monterey about?
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 Re...
Who directed Shake! Otis at Monterey?
Shake! Otis at Monterey was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
How long is Shake! Otis at Monterey?
Shake! Otis at Monterey has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was Shake! Otis at Monterey released?
Shake! Otis at Monterey was released on October 16, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shake! Otis at Monterey?
The main cast of Shake! Otis at Monterey includes Otis Redding, Steve Cropper, Donald 'Duck' Dunn, Al Jackson Jr., Booker T. Jones.