Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band is a confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band. The film is a moving story of Robertson's personal journey, overcoming adversity and finding camaraderie alongside the four other men who would become his brothers in music, together making their mark on music history. Once Were Brothers blends rare archival footage, photography, iconic songs and interviews with Robertson's friends and collaborators including Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and more.
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- Martin Scorsese
- Bruce Springsteen
- Bob Dylan
- Eric Clapton
- Robbie Robertson
- Peter Gabriel
- David Geffen
- Van Morrison
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- Apr 9, 2020
Thanks to this documentary I wouldn’t have known that Robbie Robertson invented music when he was 15 years old
Chris QuinnFeb 23, 2020IFC Center - DCP Behind the Music+ Recycled footage and interviews tell Robbie's story. I am a huge fan of The Band and have been for as long as I can remember. I read Levon's book when I was a teenager and read Robbie's recent Testimony almost as soon as it hit shelves…
VincentFeb 22, 2025English Version below ... Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2019) Bruce Springsteen: Das war mitten in der psychedelischen Ära... Und hier kommen diese Stimmen, die klingen, als hätte man sie noch nie zuvor gehört – und dabei gibt es sie schon…
Sidibus - May 22, 2020
As a teenager, I used to go to the bookstore just to re-shelve all the bibles into the fiction section. I like to think Levon Helm is doing the same with this Very-Robbie-Film™ at that great bookstore in the sky.
Frances MehJul 23, 2021I love how this is framed as "Robbie Robertson tells HIS side of the story" when he has been telling his side of the story and pushing it as the 100% true narrative of The Band since 1976. Before I continue, let me first say this is an exceptionally well-made documentary.…
BreMar 13, 2020was there a single unattractive person in this movie. really . i just wanna know
gracie! - Aug 10, 2023
It's been a bad week for film and music fans. It began with the death of legendary filmmaker William Friedkin on August 7th, and got even worse with the deaths of both Sixto Rodriguez on the 8th, and then Robbie Robertson on the 9th. Friedkin was a one-of-a-kind…
Andy Summers 🤠Jun 15, 2026this was just... sad. extraordinarily sad. i have never been a movie crier until very recently, and, yeah, i sobbed. i genuinely have so much love in my heart for this group of insanely talented musicians who had an outstanding, beautiful career that was unfortunately cut…
⋆˚࿔ vivian 𝜗𝜚˚Feb 29, 2020Robbie Robertson tells his side of the story of the development, growth and eventual downfall of The Band. Of course, there are 4 other sides of the story missing from the documentary, but as long as you are along for the ride and want to hear what Robbie has to say, the…
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- Ben Lecker lovedOnce Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
This was such a well done documentary about the story of the band from the perspective of Robbie Robertson. This is a fascinating story from beginning to end, despite it being biased. I loved the music weaved in almost flawlessly and the people talking were giving great stories and information.…
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Metacritic
Sep 8, 2020
As in Scorsese’s rock docs, there are reams of archive footage and rare snapshots to swoon over (Dylan’s striped trousers from 1967 never get old), all seamlessly edited together by Roher and Eamonn O’Connor.
Leslie Felperin
The Guardian
Feb 20, 2020
Once Were Brothers could have been a peacemaking gesture, a magnanimous work of reflection and tribute that would gather Robertson some belated goodwill, and the film’s first half makes some moves in that direction. But damned if that hatchet just won’t stay buried.
Jack Hamilton
Slate
Feb 20, 2020
You can’t beat the access or the clips, although the absence of Hudson (whom Roher apparently filmed) from the present-day interviews is peculiar. His voice might have provided a valuable counterpoint to Robertson’s recollections.
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 42min long.
What's Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020) about?
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band is a confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band. The film is a moving story of Robertson's personal journey, overcoming adversity and finding camaraderie alongside the four other men who would become his brothers in music, together making their mark on music history. Once Were Brothers blends rare archival footage, photography, iconic songs and interviews with Robertson's friends and collaborators including Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and more.
Who's the cast of Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020)?
- Martin Scorsese
- Bruce Springsteen
- Bob Dylan
- Eric Clapton
- Robbie Robertson
- Peter Gabriel
- David Geffen
- Van Morrison
Who's the director behind Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020)?
Daniel Roher directed Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020).
Who produced Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020)?
Lana Belle Mauro, Sara Bernstein and Brian Grazer produced Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020).
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