1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

★ 7.5IMDb Score
Released:2021-05-21
Duration: min
Director:Asif Kapadia
Actors:
Production:Mercury Studios, On the Corner Films, Cinetic Media

Overview:

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

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