Review of Festival Express (2003) by Troy F — 17 Oct 2007

ESENTIALLY A GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. brilliant off stage footage. totally underated.

This review of Festival Express (2003) was written by Troy F on 17 Oct 2007.

Festival Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Anuczka P (47) on 28 Dec 2008

I love it! I only wish I could have been there. I would have loved to see Janis and The Dead live in their prime. sigh…

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By Ryan G (1,232) on 16 Jul 2007

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By Bob M (586) on 18 Oct 2011

Like my mate said, wrap yourself up warm and enjoy the ride aboard the festival express…

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By Roman E (26) on 14 Feb 2008

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By Eitan S (3) on 13 Oct 2007

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By A. N (117) on 08 Feb 2008

Beautiful!! great artists, great music! I cried when I watched this…

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