Robbie Robertson, Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin
In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed the length and breadth of Canada, carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands as its passengers. Festival Express documents this historical journe...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 2, 2004
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Stats: 186 reviews
Flixster Reviews (186)
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December 21, 2007some filler - but great concert footage of Janis, The Band and the Dead
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April 3, 2009one for people who like that sort of thing, I would imagine a complete bore for those who don't.
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January 7, 2009wow.awesome.The only thing is that.This is not the same anymore. We're in hell, buddy.
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April 28, 2008trip out and flashback, man. this movie is far out. i wish i was there.
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February 8, 2008beautiful!! great artists, great music! I cried when I watched this...
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December 6, 2007Great little gem for lovers of 60's music. Basically, some of the best music you'll ever hear, all packed on one train.
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Critic Reviews
August 19, 2004
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
July 30, 2004
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Pulled out of archives, garages and more than 30 years of legal limbo, about 70 hours of film have been carefully assembled into what amounts to a new rockumentary classic. full review
July 25, 2004
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
Festival Express only delivers, at its best, a mild contact high. full review
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