Documentary ·History ·Music · United Kingdom · 2003 · 1h 30m

Festival Express

Festival Express poster
Director
Bob SmeatonFrank Cvitanovich
Cast
Rick Danko as Self - The Band Levon Helm as Self - The Band Garth Hudson as Self - The Band Richard Manuel as Self - The Band Robbie Robertson as Self - The Band Janis Joplin as Self
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Festival Express — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
canadarock concert
Key Collaborators
Bob Smeaton Director Frank Cvitanovich Director
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