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.

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.