---
title: "Sweet Toronto"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sweet-toronto-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58395
imdb_id: "tt0498719"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 51
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sweet Toronto (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sweet-toronto-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sweet Toronto is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Music, Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Pennebaker Associates Inc., The Douglas Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Experience the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival through this documentary."

### Why Watch
- features performances by iconic music acts
- captures a historic one day festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited runtime of fifty one minutes
- Tone & Suitability: This is a music documentary containing concert performances.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, music, historical, concert

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Stingray Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stingray Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: D. A. Pennebaker
- **Networks / Studios**: Pennebaker Associates Inc., The Douglas Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Clapton** as *Self*
- **Yoko Ono** as *Self*
- **Chuck Berry** as *Self*
- **Little Richard** as *Self*
- **John Lennon** as *Self*
- **Bo Diddley** as *Self*
- **Jerry Lee Lewis** as *Self*
- **Klaus Voormann** as *Self*
- **Alan White** as *Self*
- **Mal Evans** as *Self (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Sweet Toronto?
Sweet Toronto is a 1971 documentary directed by D.A. Pennebaker.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by D.A. Pennebaker.

### Q: What event does the documentary cover?
It covers the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival held on September 13, 1969.

### Q: Who performed at the festival?
Performers included John Lennon with the Plastic Ono Band, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in December 1971.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sweet Toronto — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58395)

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