Box of Rain

Growing up in a xenophobic household with boomer parents, the Dead were like a fairytale. Folks traveling together, free, authentic, and full of passion. Box of Rain made me jealous, sad, and nostalgic at the same time. Having missed that ride and now with a mortgage and family, I get to vicariously go along with Box if Rain and glimpse what was.

Buckle up for a journey you won't forget. Lonnie Frazier in her debut documentary takes on a colorful, profoundly touching, cross-country road trip visiting longtime devotees of the Grateful Dead along the way. You'll be treated to vivid flashbacks, vintage photography, and most of all the introspective reflections on how the Dead community enriched the lives of so many. Lonnie, herself, a survivor of a brutal assault, recounts how discovering the Dead brought her back to life. Hers is just one intimate story shared in this beautiful, life-transforming film that reaffirms how music can heal the soul like nothing else. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Lonnie Frazier has created a wonderful addition to the archives of the Grateful Dead and Deadhead history with her documentary Box of Rain.

With heartfelt honesty and bravery, Frazier shares her personal journey to the land of the Dead. And she opens the space for others to share their journeys along the way, illuminated by happy meet ups, warm memories, wonderment and love for that band beyond description that has changed all of our lives for the better.

This film stands as a testament to that magic that we know and love so well. And as a testament to the Deadhead community and that there really is goodness in the world.

It's cool to see Deadheads share their stories of how it was like to follow the Grateful Dead around the country.

If you're a Deadhead, I'm certain watching this will bring you back to those great times you had sharing the magic that is the Grateful Dead.

Most importantly though, this documentary is about Lonnie's personal journey and how being a Deadhead gave her a place that she could call home.

It's about the wonderful people she met, the unforgettable memories, and the bond created between a group of people that is everlasting.

Enjoy the journey!

Lovely story of discovery and renewal. Watch it over and over to catch all the cosmic love letters and tales from the various narrators.

Lonnie and team did a great job curating these scenes and contributors.