The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration (2016)
When it was announced in May of 2016 that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the band decided that they would do one final run of 15 dates across Canada. A National Celebration was the final show of the Tragically Hip's Man Machine Poem Tour recorded on August 20th, 2016 at the K-Rock Centre in their home town of Kingston Ontario. Originally aired live by CBC across all platforms, the concert was experienced by an estimated one-third of Canadians, among the biggest events in the country's broadcast history.
Director: Dave Russell
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 162 min
Release Date: August 20, 2016
Cast
- Gord Downie - Self - Vocals
- Bobby Baker - Self - Guitar
- Gord Sinclair - Self - Bass
- Johnny Fay - Self - Drums
- Paul Langlois - Self - Guitar
Editing: Tim Thompson
Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
concert, cancer, rock band, blues rock, classic rock
More Films by Director: Dave Russell
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration about?
- When it was announced in May of 2016 that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the band decided that they would do one final run of 15 dates across Canada. A National Celebration was the final show of the Tragically Hip's Man Machine Poem Tour recorded on August 20th, 2016 at the K-Rock Centre in their home town of Kingston Ontario. Originally aired live by CBC across all platforms, the concert was experienced by an estimated one-third of Canadians, among the biggest events in the country's broadcast history.
- Who directed The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration?
- The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration was directed by Dave Russell.
- Who stars in The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration?
- The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration stars Gord Downie, Bobby Baker, Gord Sinclair, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois.
- How long is The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration?
- The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- What genre is The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration?
- The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration produced?
- The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration?
- The themes of The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration include: Rock Music and Stage.