Review of Festival Express (2003) by Tania H — 14 Jul 2007

Interesting look at the lives of some great bands while they crossed Canada on a festival tour. The Janis Joplin footage alone makes this worth watching!

This review of Festival Express (2003) was written by Tania H on 14 Jul 2007.

Festival Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jamiee ♥ B (11) on 09 Aug 2007

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By Wesley B (148) on 06 Oct 2009

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By Roman E (26) on 14 Feb 2008

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By Lisa R (646) on 06 May 2009

I want to go across Canada by train with a bunch of awesome musicians in 1970! Damn my not being born for another 15 years…

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By Eitan S (3) on 13 Oct 2007

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By Abbie P (26) on 13 May 2010

One of the highlights is Janis Joplin jammin' with Jerry Garcia. Doesn't get any better than that…

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By Jake H (374) on 06 Aug 2007

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By Sarah G (848) on 13 Sep 2007

This is the film that made me fall in love with Janis Joplin…

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