Movie

Festival Express

★ 7.2/10 · 26 votes 2003 1h 30m Released

DocumentaryHistoryMusic

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.

Cast

Rick Danko Self - The Band Levon Helm Self - The Band Garth Hudson Self - The Band Richard Manuel Self - The Band Robbie Robertson Self - The Band Janis Joplin Self