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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. 8.2/10(198 votes)

    #1 - What's Happening?

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    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:N/A
  2. 7.7/10(153 votes)

    #2 - End of the Acid Dream

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    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:N/A
  3. 7.7/10(127 votes)

    #3 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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    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:N/A
  4. 7.5/10(128 votes)

    #4 - Our Time Is Now

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    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:N/A
  5. 7.5/10(108 votes)

    #5 - Respect

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    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:N/A
  6. 7.4/10(117 votes)

    #6 - Exile

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    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:N/A
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  8. 7.4/10(100 votes)

    #7 - Starman

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    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:N/A
  9. 7.3/10(138 votes)

    #8 - Changes

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    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:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"What's Happening?" is the best rated episode of "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything". It scored 8.2/10 based on 198 votes. Directed by Asif Kapadia and written by N/A, it aired on 5/21/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "End of the Acid Dream".