American Experience

Max Yasgur: Woodstock’s unexpected champion

Clip: Season 31 Episode 6 | 1m 7s

Max Yagur’s farm provided natural amphitheater seating for Woodstock in August. Over 400,000 people showed up for the music festival.

Aired: 07/19/19

Rating: NR

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