‘REVOLUTION’ A Feature Film Documentary   

The cultural revolt of the Sixties and its continuing legacy

The exploration of the 1960s Cultural Revolution as it ushers in our contemporary society.

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‘Revolution’ explores, through interviews with many of its key instigators, the ground breaking cultural and social transformation of the 1960s as we get to the root of what changed during that period, and why. To what extent is our society and culture today a product of those changes? What does the 60s generation feel remains to be done today to complete the revolution, 40 years on?

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‘Revolution’ is a serious but entertaining investigation of the origins, phenomenon and long-term impact of this cultural shift. The documentary will serve as a legacy and historical document of the era from which future generations will gain a better understanding of the 1960s through first hand accounts by those that not only experienced it, but also helped to shape that amazing revolutionary era. Through interviews with many of its key innovators we will witness how they employed ground breaking new art a tool for changing the status quo.

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Although exploring the early 1960s as background, the focus will be the mid 60s to late 60s and extending into the 1970s to give perspective and to explore the spreading of the cultural revolution into mainstream society. We will also look at how the 60s are viewed today and influence society today, even to the current celebrations of the 40^th anniversary of “The Summer Of Love”.

To what extent is our society and culture today a product of those changes? Why do we continue to look back on the 60s as a ‘golden age’ or standard against which we measure the present? Is there something lacking in our current culture that causes us to look back? Can we take what was positive

‘Revolution’ will have wide appeal to the baby boom generation, who, as they enter their 60s, are looking back to the 1960s not only with nostalgia, but also for answers. It will also appeal to a younger audience who are rediscovering the music and idealism of that era.  This film is unique in its broad range of voices from that time, its efforts to make the 1960s relevant for society today and for exploring the underlying currents of that era rather than just being another overview. ‘Revolution’ will serve as a legacy and historical document of the era from which present and future generations will gain a better understanding of the 1960s through first hand accounts by those that not only experienced it, but also helped to shape that revolutionary era.

INTERVIEW LOCATIONS - England, Europe, USA, Maui & Canada  

SELECT INTERVIEWS

(see list of full completed interviews on next page)

Donovan (60s Pop star), John Densmore (The Doors), Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), Willie Nelson (musician), Baba Ram Dass (Richard Alpert), Peter Coyote (actor/Digger), Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane), Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), Tom Contanten (The Grateful Dead), John Dunbar (London Indica Art Gallery), Paul Krassner (The Yippies), Peter Whitehead (60s filmmaker), Klaus Voormann (artist ‘Revolver’, musician Manfred Mann), Colin Hanton (The Quarrymen), Astrid Kirchherr (Beatles Hamburg photographer), Dr. Abram Hoffer (1950s/60s LSD research pioneer), Sam Andrew (Big Brother & The Holding Company), Patrick Simmons (The Doobie Brothers), Karl Ferris (Psychedelic album cover photographer), Bob Whitaker (Beatles photographer), Pamela Des Barres (author, GTO), Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd album cover artist), Rita Tushingham (60s actress), Wavy Gravy (Woodstock MC), Jenny Boyd (model/author), Patti Boyd-Harrison-Clapton, Robin Williamson (Incredible String Band), Dickie Peterson (Blue Cheer), David Freiberg & Gary Duncan (Quicksilver Messenger Service), Nick Gravenites (Electric Flag), Jerry Miller (Moby Grape), Stanley Mouse (poster artist), Alan Aldridge (Beatles illustrator), Simon Postuma & Marijke Koger (The Fool), Barry McGuire (‘On the Eve of Destruction’), Gerard Mankowitz (Stones photographer), Paul Myers (Mike Myers brother; writer/musician), Bob Masse (poster artist), Christoph Grunenberg ( curator Tate Museum Liverpool)

NARRATOR - Peter Coyote (Erin Brockovich, Bitter Moon, Kerouac, Fog City Mavericks and Lost)

PRODUCER/RESEARCHER – Paul Armstrong (Moving Malcolm, See Grace Fly, Ill Fated)

PRODUCER/ART DIRECTOR – Karl Ferris (60s Rock photographer/designer, Jimi Hendrix, Donovan, Cream)

PRODUCER/INTERVIEWER – Melonie Haller-Ferris (Actor, Writer, Producer)

DIRECTOR – Tony Papa (Suzuki Speaks, Kathaumixw, ICE: Beyond Cool)

DOP – Devin Lund (Wings Over Canada, Drivers’ Seat)

Feature Documentary: approx. 120 min.   Release: Theatrical, DVD, Television

Television: 2 X 1 Hour                            DVD with extended interviews

Completion: Winter 2009

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Helixus Film Productions, Vancouver, BC, Canada   Helixus@live.com   

(click here for Interview Demo video)