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"Taking Woodstock" (2009)
A generation began in his backyard… "Taking Woodstock" is inspired by the true story of Elliot Tiber (Demetri Martin) and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. It's 1969, and Elliot Tiber, a down-on-his-luck interior designer in Greenwich Village, New York, has to move back upstate to help his parents run their dilapidated Catskills motel, The El Monaco. The bank's about to foreclose; his father wants to burn the place down, but hasn't paid the insurance; and Elliot is still figuring how to come out to his parents. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers, thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for the motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor's farm in White Lake, NY, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life, and American culture, forever.
Demetri Martin Talks About "Taking Woodstock"
Demetri Martin stars as Elliot Tiber, the man responsible for convincing the town of White Lake, NY, to host Woodstock back in 1969, in "Taking Woodstock," directed by Ang Lee. Inspired by Tiber's true story, "Taking Woodstock" explores the pivotal role Elliot played in one of the most influential music festivals in American history.
"Taking Woodstock" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Taking Woodstock" starring Demetri Martin, Emile Hirsch, Paul Dano, Kelli Garner, and Eugene Levy.
Jonathan Groff Makes the Leap from Stage to Screen
Jonathan Groff discusses "Taking Woodstock," working with Ang Lee, making his feature film debut, and playing Michael Lang.
"Taking Woodstock" Poster
"A generation began in his backyard"
"Taking Woodstock" Movie Credits
Cast list for "Taking Woodstock," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Taking Woodstock" Trailer
"Taking Woodstock" trailer in Real Player and Windows Media formats.
"Taking Woodstock" Production News
(April 2008) "Brokeback Mountain"'s Oscar-winning helmer Ang Lee has been tapped to direct "Taking Woodstock" for Focus Features.
Official "Taking Woodstock" Website
Focus Features' official site for "Taking Woodstock." Release Date: August 28, 2009
