Few American demographics are more easily caricatured than Deadheads, those swirling, dosing, hippy-dressed vagabonds. But in his infinitely sweet and wise documentary, director Mischa Richter offers us the Deadheads as complex, self-aware and resourceful members of a wandering commune, one that’s admirable for its kindness and care.
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I walked out of a terrible movie, took the gondola down from Mountain Village, found my friend’s setup in the park, and he immediately handed me pizza, a white claw, and a weed pen and we watched Summer Tour under the stars on a moonless night,The vibes throughout the movie continued to be off the charts, especially the kitten. You don’t need to love The Grateful Dead to get a kick out of this. The power of community is so comforting: even the most annoying character was lovable.
Produced by Chloe Sevigny, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Evie Kirgan, and Lizzie Nastro, the easygoing documentary follows a group of young Deadheads who are driving across the country to catch every show of Dead & Company’s 2023 goodbye tour. A Deadhead himself, Richter’s film is a thoughtful and loving tribute to an often misunderstood group of fans. [full capsule review via RogerEbert]
A BEAUTIFUL FILM
This documentary observes the subculture of Deadheads as they embark on a journey across the United States to follow the final tour of the band Dead & Company.
The film was directed by Mischa Richter, a filmmaker known for his focus on intimate, observational storytelling within niche American communities.
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