While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.

This film contains interview material and archival footage presented all on one film. It begins with very rare black and white Australian documentary from the 60s with Jagger looking like the rebel, and Keith, looking somewhat wasted, talking about Brian Jones in some depth. Also featured are press conferences, a classic interview with Mick, Ronnie and a hung over Charlie Watts, the Life Time Achievements awards, Bill Wyman interview, Keith on why he loves the Stones, Charlie speaking about touring etc, and a long Australian interview to finish.

Recorded on 18th January 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 'Licked: Live in NYC' features The Rolling Stones on the 'Licks Tour' in support of their 40th-anniversary compilation album Forty Licks. The concert was originally broadcast live on the HBO television network and features an appearance by Sheryl Crow on "Honky Tonk Women".