The Last Waltz
Invited
After 15 years on the road, The Band gives their farewell concert on Thanksgiving, 1978 at San Francisco’s Winterland. Perhaps the most beloved concert film of all time, The Last Waltz is a favorite among musicians, who keep coming back for more of its soulful, countrified and consistently rockin’ performances. The film moves deftly between concert numbers and conversations between director Martin Scorsese and various members of The Band. The scenes are relaxed and brilliantly shot. Each takes place in a different locale, which gives the viewer a sense of the sustained connection between the band members amidst the disorientation that is life on the road. Scorsese allows the musical performances to take center stage. Don’t miss the stellar line-up, which includes Dr. John, The Staples, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan, among others. RH
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producers
Robbie Robertson, Joel Chernoff
Executive Producer
Jonathan T. Taplin
Release Year
1978
Festival Year
2005
Country
United States
Run Time
117 minutes