• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2003-09-19
  • Runtime90 minutes
  • TaglineFestival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.
  • RevenueNot Available
  • GenreDocumentary, History, Music
  • Production
    CompaniesNot Available
  • BudgetNot Available

Movie 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.

Casts

Rick Danko

Levon Helm

Garth Hudson

Richard Manuel

Robbie Robertson

Janis Joplin

Jerry Garcia

Mickey Hart

Bob Weir

Buddy Guy

Phil Lesh

Chris Hillman