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Festival Express
“Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.”
7.2 / 10• 2003• 1h 30m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistoryMusic
Storyline
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
Cast & Crew
Rick Danko
Self - The Band
Lead
Levon Helm
Self - The Band
Garth Hudson
Self - The Band
Richard Manuel
Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson
Self - The Band
Janis Joplin
Self
JB
Jon Bauman
Self
RB
Richard Bell
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bob Smeaton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Festival Express is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
