Jimi: All is By My Side DVD (2015) André Benjamin, Ridley (DIR) cert 15 Title: Jimi: All is By My Side Leading Actor: André Benjamin Region: Region 2 Duration: 118 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: Elevation Sales UK Release Date: 26 Jan 2015 Edition: Normal Musical biopic written and directed by John Ridley following the early career of American musician and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, played here by Andr? Benjamin aka Andr? 3000. Covering the year leading up to his breakout performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival in California, the film follows Jimi as he moves from an unknown session musician in York to the rock legend he is now known to be. The supporting cast includes Hayley Atwell as Jimi’s one-time girlfriend Kathy Etchingham and Ashley Charles as Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.