Martin Scorsese will executive produce an authorised feature documentary on American rock band Grateful Dead.
The legendary band, which was known for its unique and eclectic style, will mark its 50th anniversary with the documentary, to be directed by Amir Bar-Lev ('The Tillman Story'), reported Deadline.
Scorsese, 71, executive produce along with Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Andrew Heller, Sanford Heller, and Rick Yorn.
Longtime Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux will serve as the film's music supervisor.
The band was formed in 1965 by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan, Phil Lesh, and Bill Kreutzmann. Later many artistes joined them including Mickey Hart and Brent Mydland.
They continued to record albums and conduct tours where their fans, popularly called 'Deadheads' would follow them all over the country for lengthy rave-like jam sessions.
The makers say their as-yet-untitled film will include never-before-seen footage of performances and backstage stuff involving the band, as well as new interviews with surviving members Mickey Hart, Kreutzmann, Lesh, and Weir.
"Millions of stories have been told about the Grateful Dead over the years. With our 50th Anniversary coming up, we thought it might just be time to tell one ourselves and Amir is the perfect guy to help us do it.
"Needless to say, we are humbled to be collaborating with Martin Scorsese. We are honoured to have him involved. The 50th will be another monumental milestone to celebrate with our fans and we cannot wait to share this film with them," said surviving members in a statement.
Bar-Lev said he is proud to be involved with the documentary as it Grateful Dead was much more than just a band.
