The Last Waltz
[Blu-Ray]

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Perhaps the greatest rock documentary ever made, Martin Scorsese s The Last Waltz captures what was advertised as legendary rock group The Band s final farewell concert appearance. Joined on stage by more than a dozen special guests, including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Muddy Waters and Joni Mitchell, The Last Waltz started as a concert, but it became a celebration. Interspersed with candid discussions between director Scorsese and members of The Band, The Last Waltz has been called "the greatest rock concert movie ever made - and maybe the best rock movie, period", and The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present this iconic documentary on Blu-ray. And remember, "This film should be played loud! " THE BAND BOB DYLAN | ERIC CLAPTON | NEIL YOUNG | JONI MITCHELL | VAN MORRISON | NEIL DIAMOND | EMMYLOU HARRIS | MUDDY WATERS | THE STAPLES | RINGO STARR | RON WOOD | DR. JOHN | PAUL BUTTERFIELD | RONNIE HAWKINS BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES * 1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray * PCM 5.1 Audio * Optional English SDH subtitles * Audio Commentary by director Martin Scorsese and Musician Robbie Robertson * Audio Commentary by The Band members Levon Helm and Garth Hudson, journalists Jay Cocks and Greil Marcus, creative consultant Mardik Martin, producers Jonathan Taplin and Steven Prince, Cameraman Michael Chapman, Music Producer John Simon, Irwin Winkler and performers Mavis Staples, Dr. John and Ronnie Hawkins (includes optional subtitles identifying who is talking) * Revisiting The Last Waltz [22 mins] * Archival Outtakes * Stills gallery * PLUS: A collector s booklet including essays and archival writing on the film PRESS "arguably the most beautiful of rock movies" Time Out "The greatest rock concert movie ever made -- and maybe the best rock movie, period. " Chicago Tribune "The Band's music has such intrinsic strength and resilience that it can't help but break through those self-imposed barriers and set itself and the audience free. " Washington Post "one of the most immaculately filmed rock concerts" Philip French, The Observer

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