tumbledownshack Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 On August 27, 1972 the Grateful Dead played a benefit for the The Springfield Creamery in Veneta, OR that became an instant classic in Deadlore. A film dubbed Sunshine Daydream was shot that day using four 16mm cameras and while the movie was never released, it has circulated in fan circles and been shown at film festivals. This summer, Sunshine Daydream will finally hit theaters nationwide. Fathom Events is throwing their third annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies on August 1 at 7:30 p.m. local time. As this year's presentation, theaters across the country will air the entire two hour and 10 minute Sunshine Daydream. Here's a description of what to expect: Experience the most requested performance of The Grateful Dead's entire career; Sunshine Daydream! Shot on 16mm film on a blistering summer day in 1972 and painstakingly restored to glorious HD resolution, the previously unreleased feature captures the band at the height of their powers. More than a concert film; Sunshine Daydream is a time capsule from August 27, 1972 exploding with the colorful sights and sounds of the counterculture experience. Featuring never before seen footage of the day as well as original, recent interviews with the key participants of the time such as Merry Prankster Ken Babbs, tour manager Sam Cutler, peace activist Wavy Gravy, and Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Garcia among a host of adventuresome characters providing insight on the sense of community that made such a special day possible. We're excited to hear the film has been restored to "glorious HD resolution" and hope a DVD/Blu-Ray release will follow. Keep your eyes on Fathom's website and AMC's Grateful Dead Meet-Up Page to find out which theaters will be participating this year and to purchase tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted June 6, 2013 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 There was plenty of room for dancing at the top of the stairs in the last aisle for the movies last year. I'm sure all 17 of us here in LV will have a blast. The clips we saw of Sunshine Daydream at the Grateful Dead symposium show a while back looked good so I am stoked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterhead Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Sssswwweeeetttttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP cm_hayden Posted June 6, 2013 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Excellent, these meetups have been really enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Charlie Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 So bummed that this is the same night that Yonder Mountain and Rail Road Earth do a free show here in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP comesatime Posted June 7, 2013 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 There's about 15 or 20 of us here in Huntington Beach that are gonna have a blast too !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted June 7, 2013 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Appointment Viewing. Do not pass go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama Getaway Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Bummed!!! The theater in Montgomery has carried the meet up each year but is not on the list this year. I wonder what the chances of talking to the management and the event being carried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Island Bro Posted June 7, 2013 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I was lucky to see a preliminary showing of this flick on a movie screen last summer at the Oregon country fair (where the show originally happened) in honor of the 40 yr anniversary of that show... All I can say is, do not miss this opportunity to see it on a full screen...this footage DEFINITELY transports you to another time's forgotten space! Looks like I'm in range for the show on an IMAX screen for this event...sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterhead Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Watched it on YouTube last night...can't wait for big screen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama Getaway Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 HOOT HOOT!!!!!! Talked the the Theater manager and he remember how much was fun was had the last two years. He called corporate AMC and they will host the movie again this year. Gonna make the mng a sweet dye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Rude Posted June 8, 2013 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Our theater had horrible sound when we watched it 2 years ago. Had to tell the usher to turn it up and there was no bass. Couldn't hear Phil play 1 note or get any kick drum. We were disappointed. That's what my home theatre system is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama Getaway Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 So ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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