Exploring the Path to Stardom and the Human Relationships Behind It

Jimi Hendrix, a legendary guitarist whose name is known even to those not deeply into music. How did an unknown backup musician rise to stardom? The film depicts the two years from 1966 to 1967, the most pivotal period in his life, marking his debut in the UK.

The film is directed by John Ridley, who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for '12 Years a Slave.'12 Years a SlaveThis is his second feature film, and he also wrote the screenplay.John RidleyThe film focuses on Hendrix's relationship with Linda, the girlfriend of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who discovered Jimi's talent. Ridley meticulously researched her influence on Jimi, and by centering the narrative around his connection with Linda, he created a profound human drama that sets it apart from conventional biopics.



Jimi Hendrix is portrayed by Andre Benjamin, a member of the popular hip-hop duo Outkast. Through over 600 hours of intensive guitar training, Andre, who is right-handed, mastered playing the guitar left-handed to passionately embody the role of Jimi. Linda is played by rising young actress Imogen Poots. Kathy Etchingham, Jimi's girlfriend, is portrayed by Hayley Atwell.

A Fateful Encounter Unleashes a Miraculous Talent Upon the World

In May 1966, James, a guitarist in an unknown backup band, meets Linda, Keith Richards' girlfriend, at a New York nightclub called the Cheetah. Stunned by James's talent, Linda introduces him to music producer Chas Chandler. How did this unrecognized guitar genius ascend to the pinnacle, and what struggles lay beneath the surface?



'JIMI: ALL IS BY MY SIDE'
Nationwide release starting April 11 (Saturday)
Screenplay & Direction | John Ridley
Starring | Andre Benjamin, Hayley Atwell, Imogen Poots, Ruth Negga, Andrew Buckley, Oliver Bennett, Tom Dunlea
Distributor | Tokyo Theatres
118 min / UK / 2013 / PG-12 / Original Title: 'JIMI: ALL IS BY MY SIDE'
http://jimi-movie.com


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