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The greatest rock band you almost forgot broke every rule—then broke each other.
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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band (2020)

bittersweet nostalgiabehind-the-mythbrotherhood implosion

Overview

DocumentaryHistoryMusic

A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Robertson's magnetic storytelling—charismatic, slippery, utterly compelling.

Direction

Roher lets legends talk, then subtly questions who's controlling the narrative.

Editing

Seamless weave of archival gold and present-day reckoning.

Best for:Solo: Late night headphones, preferably with whiskey.·Rewatch: After listening to 'Music from Big Pink' front to back.
Heads up:Drug Use: Extensive discussion of heroin addiction and overdose deaths.·Emotional: Three of five band members died young; grief permeates.
Daniel Roher

Director

Daniel Roher

ReleasedFeb 21, 2020
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Diamond Docs
Imagine Entertainment

Top Cast

Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson

Self

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

Self

Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel

Self

Van Morrison

Van Morrison

Self

Ronnie Hawkins

Ronnie Hawkins

Self

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Self

Jann Wenner

Jann Wenner

Self

David Geffen

David Geffen

Self

Rick Danko

Rick Danko

Self (archive footage)

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

Self (archive footage)

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Cultural

The Band's 'The Last Waltz' (1978) invented the modern concert film format that every music doc now imitates.

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