Festival Express

Festival Express 2003

7.6/10

IMDB Rating : 7.6

FD Smart Rating : 7.6

Synopsis : This moving music documentary follows some of the world's greatest rock bands as they journey together by train and perform across Canada in 1970.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Japan

Directors:

Bob Smeaton , Frank Cvitanovich

Actors:

Janis Joplin , Jerry Garcia , Levon Helm , Bonnie Bramlett , Buddy Guy , Rick Danko , Delaney Bramlett , Garth Hudson , Richard Manuel

Languages:

English [Original]

Subtitles:

Japanese

Genres:

Documentary, History, Music

Release Date:

2003

Run Time:

1h28m

Maturity Rating:

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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