Festival Express (2003)

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Released:
2003-09-19

Overview:
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.

Directors:
Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Documentary, History, Music

  • 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