Haight Ashbury: The Beat of a Generation

Name: Haight Ashbury: The Beat of a Generation
Director: Scott Baker
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2012-01-01
Duration: 3480000 s
Cast: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Donald Aters

Directed by Scott Baker and Del Feltz

2012 58m

Documentary, History

5.8

"Haight Ashbury: The Beat of a Generation" captures the essence of the 1960s San Francisco movement that birthed the iconic San Francisco Sound. Through vivid archival footage and personal stories, it reveals how creativity and community fueled a transformative counter-culture—a lasting legacy of love and freedom.

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Cast of Haight Ashbury: The Beat of a Generation

Peter AlbinSelf - Bass player, Big Brother and the Holding Company
Sam AndrewSelf - Guitarist, Big Brother and the Holding Company
Donald AtersHistorian and Photojournalist
Tom ConstantenSelf - Keyboard Player, The Grateful Dead
Peter CoyoteSelf - Founding member of The Diggers
Ben Fong TorresSelf - American Rock Journalist, Rolling Stone Magazine
David FreibergSelf - Bass player, Jefferson Starship and Quicksilver Messenger Service
Cyril JordanSelf - Guitarist, The Flamin' Groovies
David LaFlammeSelf - Violinist, A Beautiful Day
Praveen MadanSelf - Owner, The Booksmith
Stanley MouseSelf - Poster artist of the 1960's
Katherine Powell CohenProfessor and Historian
Prairie PrinceSelf - Drummer, The Tubes
Rock ScullySelf - Tour Manager, The Grateful Dead
Pete SearsSelf - Bass player, Jefferson Starship and Hot Tuna