Plot — What is Festival Express about?
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.
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▶ Festival Express — Official Trailer
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary, History, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 26 votes) |
Festival Express — FAQ
Is Festival Express worth watching? Festival Express holds a 7.2/10 rating from 26 viewers. 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 Jop
Who directed Festival Express? Directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
Who is in the cast of Festival Express? It stars Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Janis Joplin and more.
Where can I stream Festival Express? You can stream Festival Express on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Festival Express release? It released in 2003.
