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Festival Express

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.

2003 |1h 30m |  Documentary, History, Music

Videos

Cast

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Rick Danko

Self - The Band

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Levon Helm

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Garth Hudson

Self - The Band

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Richard Manuel

Self - The Band

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Janis Joplin

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Jerry Garcia

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Mickey Hart

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Bob Weir

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Buddy Guy

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Phil Lesh

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Chris Hillman

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Status

Released

Language

English

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