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Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Martin Scorsese
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Bob Dylan
  • Eric Clapton
  • Robbie Robertson
  • Peter Gabriel
  • David Geffen
  • Van Morrison

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Metacritic

60
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.

Metacritic review by Leslie Felperin
Leslie Felperin
The Guardian
50
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.

Metacritic review by Jack Hamilton
Jack Hamilton
Slate
70
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.

Metacritic review by Ben Kenigsberg
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times