Festival Express

Festival Express

2003 · 90 min · EN · 7.0 (19 votes)
Dir. Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton · Starring Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Janis Joplin

Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.

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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.

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A whirlwind of 70s rock 'n' roll excess and communal spirit. Experience the raw energy of legendary musicians on a cross-country journey, capturing a unique moment in music history.

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