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Small film poster original poster advertising the "First Jim Morrison Film Festival" held in Vancouver, Canada, on March 27, 1970. The event, presented by Poppin Magazine, featured the world premiere of Morrison's experimental film HWY: An American Pastoral.
Event and Film Information
Date and Location: The festival was a one-night-only event on Friday, March 27, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
Films Screened: In addition to HWY, the festival showed other Doors-related films, including the documentary The Doors Are Open (by Granada TV) and the self-produced Feast of Friends, along with promotional films for the songs "Unknown Soldier" and "Break On Thru".
Morrison's Absence: Jim Morrison was scheduled to appear but could not attend due to obligations related to his ongoing trial in Phoenix at the time.
Significance: This festival is notable for hosting the only known public showing of Morrison's film HWY.
Poster Rarity: Original posters for this specific event are considered incredibly rare collector's items. |
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