Long Time Running

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Brent H @BrentMHinson Feb 12 I watched the 2024 docuseries "No Dress Rehearsal" before returning to this 2017 documentary. "Long Time Running" follows the band through their final tour, culminating in that iconic show in their hometown of Kingston, just months before the passing of Gord Downie. Initially, I worried I had watched these "out of order." However, after finishing this film, I think seeing "No Dress Rehearsal" first allowed me to fully appreciate the weight of what the band was experiencing in the moment. The 2024 series allows the surviving members a chance to speak from a place of reflection and processed grief while "Long Time Running" captures the raw, immediate reality of the goodbye. If you want a comprehensive history of The Hip—from high school friendships to their national legacy—start with "No Dress Rehearsal." But if you want to sit with the band in those final, fragile days where every show had the potential to be the last, this film is ESSENTIAL viewing. See more 09/07/2020 If you are not moved by this film, you don't have a heart. See more 06/26/2020 An intimate look at Canada's band from their start to their epic final journey with frontman Gord Downie as he battled cancer. It is poignant and real and truly a story for the ages. It all started in Kingston and ended there too and a nation watched, sang along, and cried... See more 01/18/2018 Beautiful doc on The Hip, Gord Downie's cancer diagnosis, their final tour & their fans. I didn't know much about TTH as they weren't played very much around Boston, but I quickly became a fan thanks to Gord, his lyrics & the band's unique style. An excellent example of strength, hope & love. Bravo! See more 10/24/2017 An emotional send off for a great man who fronted a great band. I can think of no other band or musician who is held in such high esteem by their country in the unique way that the Hip and Gord Downie were elevated to hero status in Canada. See more 10/23/2017 Emotional, heartfelt, and touching. Gord made sure to look fans in the eyes, and touch Canadian hearts. So powerful. See more Read all reviews

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