British filmmaker Bob Smeaton, who won Grammy Awards for his direction of “The Beatles Anthology” television series and the “Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsies” documentary, helmed the effort to reassemble a movie from the 46 hours of surviving footage that could be located from this aborted production. New interviews with the surviving talent involved in the tour were also included, offering a distinct retrospective view on the giddy events of years gone. The result is the newly released “Festival Express,” which brings the long-forgotten music extravaganza back to life. Those who recall the music when it was new will have a field day with this production, while today’s younger generation of music lovers can experience a big-screen introduction to the legendary titans of late 60s-early 70s rock ‘n’ roll. Film Threat caught up with Bob Smeaton during his U.S. promotional tour for “Festival Express” to talk about his work on this unique project. Get the interview in part two of BOB SMEATON: “FESTIVAL EXPRESS” RIDES AGAIN»>
