Rockumentary Films Series To Celebrate Juno Week

Let's hear it! In celebration of Vancouver hosting the Juno awards, Vancouver Civic Theatres has compiled some of the best Canadian Rockumentary Films for a special film series which includes screenings of The Last Waltz, Festival Express and RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage.

Take in one film for $10 or all three for $25. The ticket includes a non-alcoholic drink and popcorn, but we have full bar service available and all refreshments can be brought to your seat. Tickets are available on Eventbrite

Dust off your favourite rock merch and enter for a chance to win Juno and VCT related prizes.

about the films...

The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance", and the concert saw The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Ronnie Wood, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Bobby Charles, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Emmylou Harris, Ronnie Hawkins, Joni Mitchell, and The Staple Singers. Monday, March 19, 2018

Festival Express is a 2003 documentary film about the 1970 train tour of the same name across Canada taken by some of North America's most popular rock bands, including Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, Flying Burrito Bros, and Delaney & Bonnie & Friends. The film combines live footage shot during the 1970 concerts, as well as footage aboard the train itself, interspersed with present-day interviews with tour participants sharing their often humorous recollections of the events. Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage is a 2010 documentary film directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn. The film offers an in-depth look at the Canadian progressive rock band Rush, chronicling the band's history and musical evolution. The film made its debut at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, where it earned the 2010 Audience Award. Friday, March 23, 2018.

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