Festival Express (2003)

Name: Festival Express
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 2003
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson

1h 30m United Kingdom, Netherlands

Documentary History Music

Plot

A unique rock festival unfolded across Canada in the summer of 1970 aboard a chartered train, bringing together iconic musicians. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Buddy Guy, among others, shared both the ride and the revelry during a five-day musical odyssey. As they traveled from city to city, the train served as a mobile concert venue, capturing the vibrant energy and camaraderie of the era. This documentary showcases not only the electrifying performances but also the behind-the-scenes moments that defined a legendary chapter in rock history.

Cast

Rick Danko Levon Helm Garth Hudson Richard Manuel Robbie Robertson Janis Joplin Jon Bauman Richard Bell Jerry Garcia Delaney Bramlett Bonnie Bramlett Mickey Hart Bob Weir Buddy Guy Ian Tyson