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The Best Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

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The Best Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.

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  1. Background image for The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    S1:E5

    America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for What's Happening?
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - What's Happening?

    S1:E1

    As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for End of the Acid Dream
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - End of the Acid Dream

    S1:E2

    Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there’s no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Changes

    S1:E3

    New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles’ breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Exile

    S1:E6

    Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Respect

    S1:E7

    James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Our Time Is Now
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Our Time Is Now

    S1:E4

    Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Starman

    S1:E8

    With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" is the best rated episode of "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Asif Kapadia and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/21/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "What's Happening?".