Following the shooting of a 1972 Rolling Stones tour documentary helmed by Robert Frank and crew, the rock mammoths decided to not make the doc available to the public, as they said it would rob the fans of the glamorous view of the road; outlining the solitude and depression of the all encompassing beast of tour. Although Mick Jagger and company disagreed with making the film available, Frank triumphed in a 1977 court ruling where it was ruled that he could screen the documentary four times a year in “archival situations”. One of these quartet viewings took place Saturday October 1st at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art; opening some eyes and sparking some gasps. From dingy rehearsal scenes strewn with cocaine and shocking fornication between a roadie and less than willing fan on a plane, with the entire band present and playing percussion no less, the film is truly an insight into the darker corners of life on the road. I have one question. Where can I get my hands on this film?!
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