The End of the Road
Synopsis
This documentary explores the Deadhead phenomenon. For thirty years, Jerry Garcia played guitar and sang for the Grateful Dead, and by doing so, inspired a modern cultural phenomenon: the legions of nomadic fans that made a communal way of life out of following Jerry and the Dead, the Deadheads. The End of the Road began shooting three months prior to Garcia's death in 1995, on the road with the wandering family of Deadheads- on what would be the final tour with Jerry and the Grateful Dead. Featuring a soundtrack by Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia, the film celebrates this social, political and cultural movement in its twilight.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 2, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brent Meeske
- Original Title
- The End of the Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Monterey Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brent Meeske
Department Leadership Roster
Brent Meeske
Director
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What is The End of the Road about?
This documentary explores the Deadhead phenomenon. For thirty years, Jerry Garcia played guitar and sang for the Grateful Dead, and by doing so, inspired a modern cultural phenomenon: the legions of nomadic fans that made a communal way of life out of following Jerry and the Dead, the Deadheads. The End of the Road began shooting three months prior to Garcia's death in 1995, on the road with the wandering family of Deadheads- on what would be the final tour with Jerry and the Grateful Dead. Featuring a soundtrack by Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia, the film celebrates this social, political and cultural movement in its twilight.
Who directed The End of the Road?
The End of the Road was directed by Brent Meeske.
Who stars in The End of the Road?
The principal cast of The End of the Road includes Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Wavy Gravy.
When was The End of the Road released and how long is it?
The End of the Road was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.