Gimme Shelter DVD

Runtime: 92 min

Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin

Cast: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Bill Wyman

Studios: Maysles Films, Penforta

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

Special Features:

Breathtaking new high-definition transfer of the uncensored 30th Anniversary version

Remastered and restored from the camera original.

Exclusive Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround sound mixes

Never-before-seen performances of the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in 1969

Including “Little Queenie,” “Oh Carol,” and “Prodigal Son,” plus backstage outtakes.

Audio commentary by directors Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin

And collaborator Stanley Goldstein.

Excerpts from KSAN Radio’s Altamont wrapup, recorded December 7, 1969, with new introductions by thenDJ Stefan Ponek

Altamont stills gallery

Featuring the work of renowned photographers Bill Owens and Beth Sunflower.

"The Rolling Stones, Altamont, and GIMME SHELTER" - A 44-page booklet

With essays by Jagger’s former assistant Georgia Bergman, music writers Michael Lydon and Stanley Booth, ex-Oakland Hells Angels chapter head Sonny Barger, and film critics Amy Taubin and Godfrey Cheshire.

Original and rerelease theatrical trailers

Plus trailers for Maysles Films’ classics GREY GARDENS and SALESMAN.

Filmographies for Maysles Films and Charlotte Zwerin

Restoration demonstration

English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired

Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

Technical Specifications:

• Dolby Digital
• DTS 5.1