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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

Runtime
1hr 40mins
Directed by
Daniel Roher
Featuring
Robbie Robertson, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton
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Through our Virtual Screening Room, you can rent films curated by the Coolidge team, while helping to support the Coolidge during this unprecedented time.

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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Reviews
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TRIUMPHANT. Robertson deeply dissects the Band’s magic and dysfunction, reckoning with the grudges, tragedies and incomparable musical bond.

Review Author
David Fear
Review Publication
Rolling Stone
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The story of the rise and disintegration of the Band turns out to be as compelling as its spectacular music.

Review Author
Kenneth Turan
Review Publication
Los Angeles Times
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A gripping saga of triumph and tribulation. Captures the story with vigorous urgency and passion that fits the music itself.

Review Author
Alex Biese
Review Publication
USA Today

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