Oregon Experience: Vortex I
Watch the Program: Vortex 1
In the summer of 1970, some tens of thousands of people converged in rural Clackamas County for an event called Vortex I. This festival celebrated freedom - freedom from violence, from drug laws and from clothes. It also served as an elaborate ploy to lure young people away from Portland. Vortex I is the only state-sponsored rock festival in U.S. history. Content Alert - Partial Nudity.
- About the Program
Festival of life, government scheme or both?
- Interview Clips
Hear more stories from the experts featured in the program.
- Photos
View a collection of images from the concert
- Cast of Characters
Read more about the people featured in the film.
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