The standard version of the film runs for approximately , while the 90-minute Un-Cut Edition (often titled The Band: Uncut Edition ) adds 17 minutes of extremely graphic, unsimulated sexual activity. The "Un-Cut" version is known for:
: The film is celebrated in cult circles for its "pan-sexual" and inclusive portrayal of gender and sexuality. The Band -2009- Un-Cut Version
In December 1971, The Band played a four-night stand at the Academy of Music in New York City. These concerts were partially released in 1972 as the live album Rock of Ages . That original album was a polished, somewhat sanitized representation of the shows. It was excellent, but it wasn't the full picture. The standard version of the film runs for