Festival Express
2003 • Documentary | History
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Frank Cvitanovich
Director
Bob Smeaton
Director
Status
Released
Release date
September 19, 2003
Duration
90 Min
Language
en
Popularity
2.666
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
Cast
Rick Danko
Levon Helm
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
Robbie Robertson
Janis Joplin
Jerry Garcia
Mickey Hart
Bob Weir
Buddy Guy
Phil Lesh
Chris Hillman