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The long-awaited Grateful Dead documentary “Long Strange Trip” is here and it’s just as expansive as rock’s most unlikely success story’s 30 years.
The 241-minute film, directed by Amir Bar-Lev and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, will be screened twice at the Music Box Theatre on May 28: once at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.
In a series of live performances, rare photos, backstage moments and never-before-seen and new interviews with original band members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, as well as others including Jerry Garcia’s daughter Trixie and comedian-turned-senator Al Franken, “Long Strange Trip” explores the Dead’s lifelong experimentation and influence.
The film is also said to provide insight into the psyche of late lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, who died in 1995 and whose disdain for authority is often cited as the reason why the band stayed on the road for so long.
The film will be screened in more than 50 venues across the nation, so if you miss the Music Box screening you can take to the road in true “Deadhead” fashion.
“Long Strange Trip” will also be available through Amazon Prime starting June 2.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.musicboxtheatre.com.
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