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Press Conference

After the screening, co-director
David Maysles answered questions
from the press, and the first
questioner wondered if there would
have been a film without the

murder and violence of Altamont.
Maysles answered it never entered
the directors' minds, saying they
"wouldn't have this movie." I
would disagree there would be parts
of a movie. Without the murder,
the film is boring in a paradoxical
sort of way. The Stones performing
can not be considered
dull-superstar Jagger strutting
around stage like a rooster, his
vocal chords tightening as he leans
out towards the audience.
Compared to the performances, the
other scenes in the film are tired
looking. There is little exciting
about seeing the Stones leave a
hotel with "You Gotta Move" on
the soundtrack. I would have
preferred to have heard the Stones
say something.