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 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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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2019)

2/21/2020

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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 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.

Streaming Rank Today: 5108 -89

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Cast
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Martin Scorsese

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Marilyn Monroe

Self (archive footage)
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Bob Dylan

Self
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Bruce Springsteen

Self
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Levon Helm

Self (archive footage)
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George Harrison

Self (archive footage)
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Robbie Robertson

Self
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Eric Clapton

Self
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Rick Dano

Self
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Peter Gabriel

Self
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Van Morrison

Self
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David Geffen

Self
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The Band

Themselves (archive footage)
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Taj Mahal

Self
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Richard Manuel

Self (archive footage)
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Chuck Berry

Self (archive footage)
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Rick Danko

Self (archive footage)
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Ronnie Hawkins

Self
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Garth Hudson

Self (archive footage)
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Jann Wenner

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John Scheele

Self
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Dominique Robertson

Self
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Jimmy Vivino

Self
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John Simon

Self
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Grant Smith

Self
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Bill Scheele

Self
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Elliott Landy

Self
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Larry Campbell

Self
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John Hammond

Self
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George Semkiw

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Jon Taplin

Self
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Daniel Roher

Director
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Daniel Roher

Writer
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Disc Releases
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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

5/26/2020

Disc Title Front Cover

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (Std.))

5/26/2020

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