Review of Festival Express (2003) by Michele G — 27 Dec 2006

Janis has wonderful performances in this movie.

This review of Festival Express (2003) was written by Michele G on 27 Dec 2006.

Festival Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tania H (144) on 14 Jul 2007

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By Eitan S (3) on 13 Oct 2007

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

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By Colm M (245) on 04 Aug 2011

This is up there with The Last Waltz..... that is the highest possible recommendation I can give this treasure of a rock documentary…

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By Megan S (472) on 19 Jul 2007

Great live performances from the Grateful Dead and Janis…

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By Niki A (32) on 27 Apr 2008

Trip out and flashback, man. this movie is far out. I wish I was there…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 29 Nov 2007

Missed Woodstock? Watch this and feel so much better…

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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 Sean H (887) on 05 Sep 2007

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