Review of Festival Express (2003) by Erin B — 08 Jan 2009

Skip to Janis Joplin's performance 41 minutes in :).

This review of Festival Express (2003) was written by Erin B on 08 Jan 2009.

Festival Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Susan K (113) on 24 Oct 2008

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By Jake H (374) on 06 Aug 2007

Some great footage of both the concerts and the jams on the train, but its a short movie, and left me wanting to see more of the performances…

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By Mark A (1,301) on 27 May 2009

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By David F (1,889) on 12 May 2012

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

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By Giulia L (9) on 07 Feb 2008

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By Roger T (757) on 05 Jul 2009

WOODSTOCK on a train is the best way to describe this film…

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