Eclectic Southern rockers Widespread Panic have developed a reputation as one of the best and most popular groups on the "jam band" scene, and this documentary takes an in-depth look at the group on and off the stage. Widespread Panic: The Earth Will Swallow You was filmed as the band was touring behind the album Another Joyous Occasion, and offers a wealth of evidence of their strengths as a live act. The film also includes interviews with the members of the group, as well as friends and musical contemporaries, among them Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, blues legend Taj Mahal, New Orleans funk-jazz ensemble the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, frequent Jerry Garcia collaborator Merl Saunders, noted songwriter Vic Chesnutt, and mad genius Col. Bruce Hampton. Selections include "Driving Song," "Chilly Water," "Action Man," and "The Earth Will Swallow You." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Georgia-based rock band Widespread Panic may well be the best-kept secret in rock and roll. Now, for the first time, fans can open a door to the band's musical life and soul. "The Earth Will Swallow You" explored the band's relationships with each other, its own music and the musicians who have influenced its sound and repertoire. The film follows Widespread Panic's Another Joyous Occasion Tour, showcasing performances at bellweather venues such as majestic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, San Francisco's Warfield Theatre and New York's Central Park as well as smaller theatres and cities of America's heartland. Through onstage highlights and candid off-stage moments, audiences gain an intimate view of the creative and professional lives of this beloved group of musicians. The film also spotlights never-before-seen footage of the band teaming with legendary artists, including Jorma Kaukonen, Taj Mahal, Merl Saunders and Vic Chesnutt. Featuring unreleased version of "Chilly Water," "Action Man," "Driving Song" and the rare instrumental "The Earth Will Swallow You," it's a film that will delight the band's legendary fan base and fascinate anyone who loves live music.