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Festival Express

Festival Express (2003)

1h 30m | PG-13

⭐ 7.1 / 10

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.

Director: Frank Cvitanovich

Studio: N/A

Genre: Documentary, History, Music

Video: 720p

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Cast

Rick Danko

Rick Danko

as Self - The Band

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

as Self - The Band

Garth Hudson

Garth Hudson

as Self - The Band

Richard Manuel

Richard Manuel

as Self - The Band

Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson

as Self - The Band

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

as Self