The Best Films of 1978: The Last Waltz March 4, 2008
New York, New York 10025
A part of the series Best Films of 1978.
1978. USA. Martin Scorsese. 117 min. Color. Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Van Morison, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Ringo Starr and The Band.
An outstanding rock documentary of the last concert by The Band on Thanksgiving 1976 at Winterland in San Francisco after 16 years on the road. Explores the interactions onstage in the making of music. Offstage, Scorcese interviews The Band's five members, focusing on the nature of life on the road. The friendships, the harmonies, the hi-jinks and the wear and tear add up to a last waltz.
“Intoxicating. The greatest rock concert movie ever made.” -Chicago Tribune
Venue: Leonard Nimoy Thalia
Tickets: All seats just $4!
Official Website: http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/2466
Added by thejoshu on February 27, 2008