The Last Waltz – Co-Presented with SFFILM

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Band’s legendary farewell concert, Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz captures an unforgettable night at Bill Graham’s iconic Winterland Ballroom, a historical cornerstone of San Francisco’s rock music scene. On Thanksgiving Day in 1976, The Band took the stage alongside an extraordinary lineup of music icons, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and Emmylou Harris, for what would become one of rock’s most celebrated farewell concerts. Through a blend of live performances and candid conversations, Scorsese transforms the event into a deeply cinematic reflection on The Band’s legacy and the evolution of rock and roll. Released in 1978, the same year Winterland closed its doors, The Last Waltz preserves the legacy of one of San Francisco’s most legendary cultural landmarks while standing among the most influential music documentaries ever made.

Ben Fong-Torres will be joining as moderator for the talkback

View the film in our newly renovated Kanbar Hall, featuring Dolby Atmos surround sound, 4K projection and enhanced acoustics for an immersive film experience.

Language: English
Year: 1978
Runtime: 117 minutes
Director(s): Martin Scorsese
Format: 4K

Ben Fong-Torres, who joined Rolling Stone in 1969, became its music editor and, many years later, a real-life character in the movie, Almost Famous. During his time at Rolling Stone, Ben covered musical events including the final concert of The Band featured in Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz. In his own real life, he profiled such artists as Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, the Rolling Stones, and Ike and Tina Turner. He has published a dozen books, including a memoir, The Rice Room, and continues to work as a writer, editor, broadcaster, MC-about-town, and Emmy Award-winning TV host. He is the subject of a documentary, called, what else? Like a Rolling Stone. He lives with Dianne, his wife, in San Francisco.

Our community partner for this is SFFILM.

All seating is first come, first served.

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