Considered by many to be the greatest rock guitarist of all time, Hendrix was an enigmatic, contradictory character; an impassioned, extroverted performer and a timid, unsure man at the same time. Sadly, Hendrix went the way of many other rock legends, dying in an alcohol-related accident well before he reached middle age. This absorbing documentary gives insight into the life and career of Hendrix through both interviews and rare performances. Included are sequences from the Monterey Pop, Woodstock, and Isle of Wight Music Festivals.