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Festival Express
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FESTIVAL EXPRESS

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

20031h 30m7.2 TMDb

Directed by Frank Cvitanovich

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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.

Cast

Rick Danko

Rick Danko

Self - The Band

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

Self - The Band

Garth Hudson

Garth Hudson

Self - The Band

Richard Manuel

Richard Manuel

Self - The Band

Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson

Self - The Band

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Self

Jon Bauman

Jon Bauman

Self

Richard Bell

Richard Bell

Self

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity7.2
Humor5.3
Realism9.3
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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