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A psychedelic tour through the wildest corners of 1966 mod culture on the Sunset Strip and beyond.

MONDO MOD

Freak Out With the Go-High Scene in ... Mondo Mod

1967 · 1h 29m · NR · Documentary · IMDB TMDB

Mondo Mod explores West Hollywood, California's famous Sunset Strip in 1966. We journey from discotheques to dirt bike competitions, taking in surfing, karate, go-carting, the Hell's Angels, political protests, pot parties and all the other trappings of the Now Generation.

Quick Answer

What is Mondo Mod about?

Mondo Mod is a 1967 American documentary directed by Peter Perry Jr. that explores the mod and psychedelic culture of 1966 Los Angeles, with stops on the Sunset Strip, at the beach, and inside the era’s wildest parties.

Programmer's Pick

If you want to see what the mod crowd looked like before Instagram filters, Mondo Mod is your ticket—equal parts surf, sweat, and psychedelia. Peter Perry Jr. doesn’t just give you the scene; he throws you right into the party, from Sunset Strip boutiques to LSD-fueled dance floors.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Mondo Mod is an American documentary that plunges viewers into the heart of the 1966 'Now Generation.' The film offers a kaleidoscopic look at mod culture, focusing on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, where fashion boutiques, nightclubs, and beat bands cultivate a distinct scene. The camera glides from the go-go energy of discotheques like Whisky-A-Go Go and Pandora’s Box to the sun-drenched beaches of Hawaii and Southern California, where surfers ride the waves. Along the way, audiences encounter everything from biker races and karate exhibitions to political protests and exuberant parties fueled by marijuana and LSD. Mondo Mod captures a moment when music, style, and counterculture collided in a vibrant, sometimes chaotic tableau.

Details & Specs

Director
Peter Perry Jr.
Writer
Sherman Greene
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Teenage Outlaws

Why Cult

Sunset Strip Snapshots

Experience 1966’s most infamous clubs, boutiques, and nightlife of West Hollywood’s legendary strip.

Psychedelic Sixties Vibes

From wild dance floors to LSD trip sequences, the film immerses you in the era’s vibrant counterculture.

Surf and Speed

Beach boys, surfing, dirt bike and go-cart races—this isn’t just a city scene, it’s SoCal in motion.

Mod Fashion & Music

Groovy fashions and cool beat groups bring the swinging sound and look of the Now Generation to life.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Mondo Mod? +

Mondo Mod was directed by Peter Perry Jr.

How long is Mondo Mod? +

Mondo Mod has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is Mondo Mod? +

Mondo Mod is a documentary.

When was Mondo Mod released? +

Mondo Mod was released in 1967.

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