The man who made rock stars cry tears of gratitude—and nobody knows his name.
Suzanne Joe Kai's intimate documentary shows us how the Rolling Stone writer and editor defined the cultural zeitgeist of the ’60s and ’70s.
Direction
Kai lets Ben's voice do the work—no flashy tricks needed.
Editing
Seamless weaving of interviews, grainy photos, and that iconic Rolling Stone layout.
Director
Suzanne Joe Kai
Ben Fong-Torres
Self
Jann Wenner
Self
Quincy Jones
Self
Carlos Santana
Self
Elton John
Self
Cameron Crowe
Self
Steve Martin
Self
Chuck Berry
Self (archival footage)
Ray Charles
Self (archival footage)
Bob Dylan
Self (archival footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archival footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archival footage)
George Harrison
Self (archival footage)
Jerry Lee Lewis
Self (archival footage)
Tina Turner
Self (archival footage)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cameron Crowe based Patrick Fugit's entire performance in 'Almost Famous' on Ben's actual mannerisms and interview techniques.
Ben's 1973 Ray Charles cover story—praised in the film—actually caused Charles to personally call and thank him, a first for the famously prickly legend.
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