Review of Festival Express (2003) by Joe . — 02 Mar 2007

Great documentary. Some of Janis' last live performances.

This review of Festival Express (2003) was written by Joe . on 02 Mar 2007.

Festival Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Private U (13,627) on 07 Apr 2008

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I loved the music and the nostalgic aspect of this film.Tragic in as you can see how oh so tired Joplin seemed not long before her end,…

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By Sam S (1,174) on 14 Jan 2009

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By Jake G (412) on 14 Nov 2008

If you're in the mood to watch a bunch of wasted/stoned/drunk rock stars traveling on a train through Canada in 1970...then this is the movie…

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By Brian N (300) on 11 Dec 2007

#135 on my all time list…

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As an editor, sometimes there's nothing more frustrating than watching unedited rushes…

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By Troy F (601) on 17 Oct 2007

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

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