Following lead singer Gord Downie's announcement that he was battling incurable brain cancer, iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip went on a now legendary final tour that won the hearts of the country. Long Time Running gives a unique and exclusive perspective into the challenges and triumphs of that 2016 summer: from diagnosis and the build up to Victoria B.C. to candid behind-the-scenes moments on the road, to electrifying performances of beloved songs and the epic final show in their home town of Kingston Ontario. With rare backstage footage, personal interviews and poignant moments with fans from Heriot Bay to Gros Morne, the film captures both a profound moment for the band and a shared national experience that resonated globally.
Publisher:Toronto, Ont. : distributed by Universal Music Canada, 2017.
General Note: Home use only."Official Selection 2017: Atlantic Film Festival/Toronto International Film Festival/Sudbury Film Festival"--Container.Videodisc release of the 2017 documentary film.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Bell Media and Elevation Pictures presents a Banger Films production in association with Shed Creative ; written and directed by Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas De Pencier.
Participant or Performer Note: The Tragically Hip are: Bobby Baker, Go/rdon Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, and Gord Sinclair.