[6] In January 1976, Phil Ochs—who was suffering from alcoholism and bipolar disorder—moved to his sister's Far Rockaway, New York, home.
Some of the performers have included Greg Greenway, Kim and Reggie Harris, Pat Humphries, Magpie, Fred Small, and Sammy Walker.
The film, which focuses on both Phil's life and the turbulent times in which he lived, also features interviews with his friends and associates, as well as extensive archival news footage from the 1960s.
[14][15] Throughout 2015, the year that Phil Ochs would have been 75, he and his music were celebrated with concerts, festivals and special events.
On October 8, 2017, Sonny presented the second Phil Ochs Award to activist, songwriter and performer Charlie King.