1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

May. 21,2021      TV-MA
Rating:
7.6
Trailer Synopsis

An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2021

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8 Episode

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Episode 1 - What's Happening?
May. 21,2021

As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

Episode 2 - End of the Acid Dream
May. 21,2021

Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there’s no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

Episode 3 - Changes
May. 21,2021

New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles’ breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

Episode 4 - Our Time Is Now
May. 21,2021

Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

Episode 5 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
May. 21,2021

America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

Episode 6 - Exile
May. 21,2021

Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

Episode 7 - Respect
May. 21,2021

James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.

Episode 8 - Starman
May. 21,2021

With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

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