Cat. No. DVD 1458: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND ~ ONCE WERE BROTHERS. MAGNOLIA PICTURES / UMBRELLA DAVID4177.
FORMAT: NTSC REGION: 4.
COLOUR RUNNING TIME: 102 MINS.
REVIEW: Inspired by Robbie Robertson’s bestselling memoir Testimony, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band is a confessional tale of Robertson’s young life as an ambitious 16-year-old from Toronto who travelled to the deep south on a musical mission and, together with his brothers in The Band altered the musical landscape and created one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music.
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, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and more.
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