Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
ONCE WERE BROTHERS 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.
Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and Brian Grazer.
Directed by Academy Award winner Daniel Roher.
Awards & Nominations
2021 Canadian Screen Awards, Best Sound Non-Fiction Winner
2020 Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, Best Music Documentary Nominee
2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Best of the Fest Audience Vote Winner
2020 Canadian Screen Awards, Best Editing in a Feature Length Documentary Nominee
2020 Canadian Cinema Editors Awards, Best Editing in Feature Documentary
2020 Krakow Film Festival, Best Music Documentary Nominee
2020 Moscow International Film Festival, Best Film of the Documentary Competition Nominee
2019 Toronto International Film Festival, Best Canadian Feature Film Nominee
2019 Directors Guild of Canada, Best Picture Editing Documentary Nominee
2019 Whistler Film Festival, World Documentary Award Winner