Moviecut—Long Time Running

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A great doc on the last tour by the Canadian band The Tragically Hip. Gord Downie's diagnosis of a terminal brain tumor prompted the band to mount a farewell tour to celebrate his life, the band's life & their standing as the preeminent Canadian band of the last three decades. I've had exposure to the band since 1991 & have many of their releases but they've always been an oddity on our shores even though other Canadian artists have managed to crack the American consciousnesses like Rush & Sarah McLachlan, the Hip never quite got there here. The sheer love on display is inspiring since it's without any shame or artifice the Canadian populace embraces the Hip as a member of the family so being invited to this odyssey is an honor & a privilege.

Just watched this documentary. Loved every minute. What a joyous film. I was lucky to see 2 of the last shows and this film took me back to both concerts. I liked the personal interviews with the band members, and the shots of the crowds enjoying every song. I didn't cry, smiled all the way thru; just felt all the love that surrounded this film. Thank you for making and sharing this extraordinary back stage look.

source: Long Time Running

A great doc on the last tour by the Canadian band The Tragically Hip. Gord Downie's diagnosis of a terminal brain tumor prompted the band to mount a farewell tour to celebrate his life, the band's life & their standing as the preeminent Canadian band of the last three decades. I've had exposure to the band since 1991 & have many of their releases but they've always been an oddity on our shores even though other Canadian artists have managed to crack the American consciousnesses like Rush & Sarah McLachlan, the Hip never quite got there here. The sheer love on display is inspiring since it's without any shame or artifice the Canadian populace embraces the Hip as a member of the family so being invited to this odyssey is an honor & a privilege.

Just watched this documentary. Loved every minute. What a joyous film. I was lucky to see 2 of the last shows and this film took me back to both concerts. I liked the personal interviews with the band members, and the shots of the crowds enjoying every song. I didn't cry, smiled all the way thru; just felt all the love that surrounded this film. Thank you for making and sharing this extraordinary back stage look.

Like their music, their documentary provokes an entire gamut of emotions, making me grateful to be human and to have shared a world with them.

Long Time Running