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2003

Festival Express

Directed by Frank Cvitanovich
Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.

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.

Duration

1h 30m

Released

September 19, 2003

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Cast18

  • Rick Danko
  • Levon Helm
  • Garth Hudson
  • Richard Manuel
  • Robbie Robertson
  • Janis Joplin
  • Jon Bauman
  • Richard Bell
  • Jerry Garcia

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