Bao Nguyen to Direct First Official Jimi Hendrix Documentary

Bao Nguyen, known for The Greatest Night in Pop, will helm a new documentary, 'Jimi', authorized by the Hendrix estate. The film will detail Jimi Hendrix's early years in London, rise to fame, and untimely death, featuring rare interviews and footage.

Bao Nguyen, the acclaimed director behind The Greatest Night in Pop, has been selected to direct Jimi, a groundbreaking new documentary about legendary rock star Jimi Hendrix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this project marks the first authorized feature documentary by the Hendrix estate, focusing on Hendrix's formative years in London.

Nguyen expressed his excitement, stating, "Telling the story of Jimi Hendrix during his pivotal years in London is both a profound honor and a unique responsibility. London has always been a city that inspires me. Having lived there, I felt a deep connection to its creative energy, much like Jimi did when his creativity reached extraordinary heights." Nguyen's notable past works include Live From New York!, a documentary celebrating 40 years of Saturday Night Live, and Be Water, a film about Bruce Lee for ESPN, which earned him three Emmy nominations.

The documentary Jimi will trace Hendrix's evolution from an unknown sideman named Jimmy James to his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. It will also chronicle his meteoric rise to stardom and his tragic death from a drug overdose in 1970. The film promises to offer a comprehensive look at Hendrix's life and career, enriched with interviews, never-before-seen photographs, and archival footage.

Produced by Derik Murray, Dana O'Keefe, and Janie Hendrix, the executive production team includes Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Brian Gersh, Colin Smeeton, Matthew Gross, and Ryan Beedie. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)