The Kids Are Alright

1979, Documentary, 1h 48m

11 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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This pioneering rock music documentary combines promotional footage, television appearances and production crew- and fan-shot footage of rock legends The Who -- on tour, in the studio and in their daily lives from 1964 until just before drummer Keith Moon's death in September 1978. The film includes historic performances at Woodstock, guitar smashing on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and career-spanning hits from "My Generation" to "Pinball Wizard" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jeff Stein
  • Producer:
    Tony Klinger
  • Writer:
    Jeff Stein
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Distributor:
    New World Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Roger Daltrey
Self
John Entwistle
Self
Keith Moon
Self
Pete Townshend
Self
Tom Smothers
Self
Jimmy O'Neill
Self
Russell Harty
Self
Melvyn Bragg
Self
Ringo Starr
Self
Mary Ann Zabresky
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Michael Leckebusch
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Barry Fantoni
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Jeremy Paxman
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Bob Pridden
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Keith Richards
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Norman Gunsten
Steve Martin
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Rick Danko
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Ken Russell
Self
Jeff Stein
Director
Jeff Stein
Screenwriter
Tony Klinger
Producer
Bill Curbishley
Co-Producer
Sydney Rose
Executive Producer
Tony Klinger
Associate Producer
Keith Moon
Original Music
John Entwistle
Original Music
Peter Nevard
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Cinematography
Norman Wexler
Cinematography
Ed Rothkowitz
Film Editing
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Audience Reviews for The Kids Are Alright

  • Dec 14, 2010
    A cracking compilation of archive interview and performance footage of The Who. This type of thing usually gets no further than preaching to the converted, but "The Kids Are Alright" is exceptional in that it could just turn you on to a band you might previously have been ambivalent about. What is abundantly clear to anyone is that they were an awesome live act, comprised of the best rock bassist, perhaps the best drummer and one of the most original songwriters of the era. Oh, and Roger Daltrey. The downside is that the interview footage is not especially illuminating. John Entwistle is largely reticent and Keith Moon hides behind his genial twit facade, but Daltrey manages to drop a few pearls of honest, no-nonsense wisdom. Pete Townshend comes across as a fascinating character, alternately self-effacing, jokey or pompous depending on how highbrow the interview is. My highlight was watching them record "Who Are You?" in the studio.
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