Question 1

Why are all the Hendrix songs in the film covers instead of the original recordings?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix's estate refused to grant music rights unless they had full participation in production, so all songs are covers.

Question 2

How did André 3000 prepare to play Jimi Hendrix despite being a right-handed guitarist?

Accepted Answer

André 3000, a right-handed guitarist, had to learn to play left-handed for the role, describing it as 'like walking backwards' to make it look normal.

Question 3

Which festivals did 'Jimi: All Is by My Side' screen at?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Stockholm International Film Festival in 2013 and the SXSW Film Festival in 2014.

Question 4

Who performed the guitar licks for André 3000's portrayal of Jimi Hendrix in the film?

Accepted Answer

Waddy Wachtel performed all of the guitar licks, while André 3000 mimicked Hendrix's performance.

Question 5

What is the 'Kathy' character based on in the film?

Accepted Answer

The 'Kathy' character is a collage of several Hendrix girlfriends, not an accurate depiction of Kathy Etchingham, with disputed events from Hendrix's life.

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