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Festival Express

2003-09-19 · 90 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary · History · Music

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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Directors
Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton
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Countries
United Kingdom, Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rick DankoRick DankoSelf - The Band
Levon HelmLevon HelmSelf - The Band
Garth HudsonGarth HudsonSelf - The Band
Richard ManuelRichard ManuelSelf - The Band
Robbie RobertsonRobbie RobertsonSelf - The Band
Janis JoplinJanis JoplinSelf
Jon BaumanSelf
Richard BellSelf
Jerry GarciaJerry GarciaSelf
Delaney BramlettSelf
Bonnie BramlettSelf
Mickey HartMickey HartSelf
Bob WeirBob WeirSelf
Buddy GuyBuddy GuySelf
Ian TysonSelf
Sylvia TysonSelf
Phil LeshPhil LeshSelf
Chris HillmanChris HillmanSelf

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