Long Strange Trip

2017
R
3h 58m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

YOUR RATING

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7 Videos

13 Photos

Biography Documentary Music

A look at the 30-year career of The Grateful Dead.A look at the 30-year career of The Grateful Dead.A look at the 30-year career of The Grateful Dead.

Director
- Amir Bar-Lev
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Amir Bar-Lev
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Videos7

Long Strange Trip: Meet Deadheads From All Walks Of Life

Clip 1:03

Long Strange Trip: Al Franken Discusses The Scene Of A Deadhead

Top cast24

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John Perry Barlow

Self

Tom Constanten

Self
(archive footage)

Sam Cutler

Self

Jerry Garcia

Self
(archive footage)

Donna Godchaux

Self
(archive footage)

Keith Godchaux

Self
(archive footage)

Mickey Hart

Self

Robert Hunter

Self
(archive footage)

Bill Kreutzmann

Self

Phil Lesh

Self

Ron McKernan

Self
(archive footage)

Dennis McNally

Self

Barbara 'Brigid' Meier

Self

Brent Mydland

Self
(archive footage)

Steve Parish

Self

Nick Paumgarten

Self

Ronald Reagan

Self
(archive footage)

Steve Silberman

Self

Storyline

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Did you know

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Trivia
In the documentary, it shows clips of footage that has never been seen before. Bob Weir (Guitarist) confirmed this in episode 2 of the 6-Part documentary.

Quotes
Sam Cutler: The Grateful Dead are dumb... They make fabulous music, wonderful, amazing music... When it came to business decisions, stupid.

Connections
Features Frankenstein (1931)

Soundtracks
Bride of Frankenstein
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by Franz Waxman

There are a few surprises in this series. None are really startling, but they make you understand more why you like this band in the first place. If you don't, hear them more. The Grateful Dead have all the goods: Joy, bravery, humanity, and musicianship. They're not without fault - see "humanity".

This an excellent series for fans and, I hope, soon-to-be-fans. Advice: don't skip the credits. Their soundtracks are worth it.