The Grand Illusion

ELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS: A JIMI HENDRIX VISION is a new feature-length documentary film chronicling the creation of Electric Lady Studios, rising from the rubble of a bankrupt, Greenwich Village nightclub to the state of the art recording facility inspired by Jimi Hendrix’s vision and becoming the first ever, artist-owned commercial recording studio. Produced by Janie Hendrix, George Scott and John McDermott and directed by McDermott, the film features exclusive interviews with Steve Winwood, Experience bassist Billy Cox, and original Electric Lady staff members who helped Hendrix realize his dream. The documentary includes never-before-seen footage and photos as well as track breakdowns of Hendrix classics such as “Freedom", "Angel” and “Dolly Dagger” by recording engineer Eddie Kramer.

“One of the strengths of John McDermott’s film is that it breaks the rock-doc mold by not relying on a starry roster of talking heads… [and] more than makes up for its lower glamour quotient with a compelling story.” Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter