The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration(2016)
The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration Synopsis
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.
The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration (2016) is a documentary and music film directed by Dave Russell, released on August 20, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 42m. It stars Gord Downie, Bobby Baker, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay. Viewers rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Russell
- Production:
- CBC
- Status:
- Released
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Trailer
The Tragically Hip | New Orleans Is Sinking (LIVE in Kingston)
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The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gord Downie
as Self - Vocals
Bobby Baker
as Self - Guitar
Gord Sinclair
as Self - Bass
Johnny Fay
as Self - Drums
Paul Langlois
as Self - Guitar
Justin Trudeau
as Self - Audience Member
Key crew
Directed by Dave Russell.
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The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration online?
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The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration (2016) is available to stream on PBS and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration?
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The main cast of The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration (2016) includes Gord Downie, Bobby Baker, Gord Sinclair, Johnny Fay and Paul Langlois. The film was directed by Dave Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration released?
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The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration was released on August 20, 2016 and runs for 2h 42m.
Is The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration worth watching?
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The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration (2016) holds an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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