Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
- Release Date: September 20, 2019 (limited)
- Genre: Documentary
- Director: Daniel Roher
- Producer(s): Andrew Munger, Lana Belle Mauro, Stephen Paniccia, Sam Sutherland
- Studio: White Pine Pictures
- Length: 1h 40m
Synopsis
The story of Toronto-born musician Robbie Robertson, including his early life and the formation of The Band, one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music.
The documentary combines archival footage, photography and some of The Band's most iconic songs.
It also includes interviews with some of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and Peter Gabriel.
Inspired by Robertson's 2016 autobiography: Testimony: A Memoir.
Canadian Connection: This is a Canadian-funded and filmed production. Director Daniel Roher is Canadian and Robbie Robertson was born in Toronto.;