‘Summer Tour’ Review: A Documentary About Deadheads That’s as Blissed-Out and Navel-Gazing as Its Subjects

Variety reviews 'Summer Tour,' a documentary about Deadheads—fans of the Grateful Dead who've devoted themselves to the band's touring culture. The film captures their pursuit of spiritual and communal experiences. While the reviewer empathizes with their genuine yearning for an alternative lifestyle, the documentary's atmosphere is intense enough to work as a 'Midsommar' sequel.

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