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Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty

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1997-02-22
1h 15m
English
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This installment of the Classic Albums series follows the making of two Grateful Dead albums, the fiercely experimental Anthem of the Sun and the understated masterwork American Beauty, which spawned melodic gems like "Sugar Magnolia" and "Ripple." Between the archival scenes and contemporary interviews with band members, the DVD shows a band making seismic inroads in pop music--and five young guys coming to terms with artistry, mortality, and, yes, the pursuit of happiness. There is priceless footage of Neal Cassady driving Ken Kesey's bus and of the Dead, surrounded by martini-sipping hipsters, on Playboy After Dark. The best scenes involve band members talking about specific songs (you will never hear Phil Lesh's "Box of Rain" again without thinking of it as a gift to his dying father) or deconstructing a tune by playing each track separately. Intimate and surprisingly cohesive, Anthem to Beauty is a rare glimpse into how the Dead's magic was made.

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About Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty

This installment of the Classic Albums series follows the making of two Grateful Dead albums, the fiercely experimental Anthem of the Sun and the understated masterwork American Beauty, which spawned melodic gems like "Sugar Magnolia" and "Ripple." Between the archival scenes and contemporary interviews with band members, the DVD shows a band making seismic inroads in pop music--and five young guys coming to terms with artistry, mortality, and, yes, the pursuit of happiness. There is priceless footage of Neal Cassady driving Ken Kesey's bus and of the Dead, surrounded by martini-sipping hipsters, on Playboy After Dark. The best scenes involve band members talking about specific songs (you will never hear Phil Lesh's "Box of Rain" again without thinking of it as a gift to his dying father) or deconstructing a tune by playing each track separately. Intimate and surprisingly cohesive, Anthem to Beauty is a rare glimpse into how the Dead's magic was made. Running 75 minutes.

Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty Cast and Characters

The cast features Jerry Garcia (as Self), Bob Weir (as Self), and Phil Lesh (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty has built such a passionate audience.

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Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty runs for 75 minutes (about 1.3 hour).

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Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

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The main cast includes Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Phil Lesh.

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Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty is a Music/Documentary English-language film. This installment of the Classic Albums series follows the making of two Grateful Dead albums, the fiercely experimental Anthem of the Sun and the understated masterwork American Beauty, which spawned melodic gems like "Sugar Magnolia" and "Ripple." Between the archival scenes and contemporary interviews with band members, the DVD shows a band making seismic inroads in pop music--and five young guys coming to terms with artistry, mortality, and, yes, the pursuit of happiness. There is priceless footage of Neal Cassady driving Ken Kesey's bus and of the Dead, surrounded by martini-sipping hipsters, on Playboy After Dark. The best scenes involve band members talking about specific songs (you will never hear Phil Lesh's "Box of Rain" again without thinking of it as a gift to his dying father) or deconstructing a tune by playing each track separately. Intimate and surprisingly cohesive, Anthem to Beauty is a rare glimpse into how the Dead's magic was made.

When was Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty released?

Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty was released on February 22, 1997. It has a runtime of 1h 15m.

Who stars in Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty?

Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty stars Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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