| Description |
2 videodiscs (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Title from disc surface. |
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Special features include over 50 minutes of never-before-seen footage including Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, the Band, and more ; extended interviews with Bob Weir, Buddy Guy, Ken Walker, Phil Lesh and more ; The making of "Festival express" ; photo gallery ; theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Peter Biziou ; editor, Eammon Power. |
| Performer |
The Band, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends ; Flying Burrito Brothers ; Grateful Dead ; Buddy Guy Blues Band ; Ian & Sylvia & the Great Speckled Bird ; Janis Joplin ; Mashmakhan ; Sha Na Na. |
| Summary |
In 1970, such names as Janis Joplin, The Band, and The Grateful Dead traveled by a customized train for five days to Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg for a mega-concert at each stop. This experience was filmed and some footage was locked away, until now. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for some language. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Language |
In English with English and Spanish subtitles, closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Rock music -- 1961-1970.
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Rock concerts -- Canada.
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| Genre/Form |
Rock films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Poolman, Gavin.
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Trapman, John.
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Smeaton, Bob.
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Biziou, Peter.
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Power, Eamonn.
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Joplin, Janis.
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Band (Musical group)
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Delaney & Bonnie.
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Flying Burrito Bros.
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Grateful Dead (Musical group)
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Buddy Guy Blues Band.
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Ian & Sylvia.
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Great Speckled Bird (Musical group)
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Mashmakhan (Musical group)
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Sha Na Na (Musical group)
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New Line Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0780649230 |
| Standard No. |
794043757327 |
| Music No. |
N7573 New Line Home Entertainment |
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