Nine Hundred Nights tracks the brief reign of pivotal '60s psychedelic rock group, Big Brother and the Holding Company. Experience the mind-bending sound and the soulful voice that turned on a generation of rebellious youth. Witness the formation and disintegration of one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated band of the era and the band that launched Janis Joplin. Hear the untold story in Big Brother's own words. Includes D.A. Pennebaker's rarely-seen live Generation Club footage of 'Piece of My Heart' and 'Comin' Home', their breakout performance of 'ball and Chain' and the unreleased 'Combination of the Two' from Monterey Pop; Cheap Thrills recording session of 'Summertime', rehearsal and studio performances of 'Down on Me', 'Blow My Mind', 'Hall of the Mountain King' and 'Light is Faster than Sound'.

Directed by Michael Burlingame
2001