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Deadheads

1990-12-21 · 60 min · Not rated

Documentary · Music

Covering 10 years, this 60 minute art documentary takes an inside look at the artisans, magicians, musicians, and lunatics that make up this cult of devotees, deadicated to a band that originated in 1965. Why these fans leave their schools, families and jobs to be part of these ritualistic tribal celebrations of dance, drugs and community, is a 20th century American cultural phenomenon captured here in this time capsuled video tape.

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Brian O'Donnell
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Jerry GarciaJerry Garcia

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