Years ago this video premiered on public television, and some very lucky people heard the music from the film simulcast on local radio stations. If you can track down a VHS copy, it's worth a rent or buy, and if it reairs, make sure to tape it!

Unlike other recent compilations of footage (see my other reviews for my comments on "The Fabulous '50s") with music, "Dominoes" is stunning and emotional. If you didn't live through the 1960s (I didn't) it doesn't matter - the selection of music is exceptional. It will likely turn you onto some great sixties classic or give you a new appreciation for the passionate times that music was created in - for me, Janis Joplin's "Summertime" and the Stones' "Gimme Shelter" positively came alive against this footage.

On the other hand, Robin Williams often said that "If you can remember the 1960s, you weren't there." This will probably be a voyage of rediscovery for sixties survivors, whether they wore khaki in 'Nam or did a little too much "Walking in Space", nudge nudge. It was a really heady time, jam packed with turmoil and change, and this documentary manages to capture a little lightning in a bottle.

For a terrific night of viewing, watch this beautiful film with "Medium Cool," Haskell Wexler's fascinating and experimental film documenting both the 1960s and the curious detachment of filmmakers.

Not only is this film an excellent literal documentation of the turbulent 60's, it is an awesome soundtrack, offering pure listening enjoyment! With absolutely no dialogue, and only film and newsreel synched to relevant and popular music of the time, it sends a powerful message - extremely well stated and organized. Kudos to John Lawrence, et al., for both the historical insight and the musical savvy to make this documentary work perfectly. I viewed DOMINOES first on a PBS broadcast, and ordered it immediately thereafter for my own collection. I have since used and recommended it as a teaching tool for both sociology and music-based classes. Superb.