Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.
Direction
Scorsese's first documentary—he was 35 and already obsessed.
Cinematography
Cocaine budget visible in every gleaming tracking shot.
Sound
Eleven cameras, 24-track recording—unprecedented for concert film.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
