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Apr 25

Lee Takes ‘Woodstock’

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Looks like Ang Lee’s next project is “Taking Woodstock.”

Lee will direct the comedy based on the memoir “Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, Concert, and a Life,” by Elliot Tiber and Tom Monte.

According to Variety, “Woodstock” focuses on the politically turbulent summer of ‘69, story follows an Everyman working at his parents’ motel in the Catskills who inadvertently sets in motion what would become the generation-defining concert.

“Elliot’s exuberant and heartfelt story is a perfect window onto the Woodstock experience,” James Schamus, who is penning the script said. “It explores an inspiring historical moment when liberation and freedom were in the air.”

The film has one lead, based on Tiber, and a colorful ensemble. Speculation about original or period music was not confirmed, though the film is assuredly not going to be about the famed concert itself.

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7 Responses to “Lee Takes ‘Woodstock’”

  1.  James Baldwin Says:

    There is only ONE choice for the Lead track. Melanies’ “Lay Down”(Candle in the rain)

    Break a leg Lee.

  2.  Kenna McHugh Says:

    Good choice James!!!! I can see it and hear it now.

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  4.  Bill Says:

    Even though this film doesn’t appear to be about the concert itself, I do hope it’ll incorporate much of the original music. Melanie’s “Lay Down, Candles In The Rain” would make a perfect soundtrack/theme song!

    -Bill

  5.  Kenna McHugh Says:

    You know Bill: I can’t imagine why Ang Lee wouldn’t incorporate the original songs of Woodstock. It’s the music of the time period that also reflects the attitude of the overall scene.

  6.  billy dee Says:

    please use “lay down” for the opening theme song!! it was about melanie’s experience at woodstock. what better song to use than this one?

  7.  Kenna McHugh Says:

    Billy Dee,

    Thanks for your posting — it sounds like hands down for “Lay Down.”

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