STORY
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.

FEATURING
Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Martin Scorsese, Taj Mahal, Ronnie Hawkins, Bob Dylan and George Harrison

DIRECTED BY
Daniel Roher

PRODUCED BY
Stephen Paniccia, Andrew Munger, Sam Sutherland and Lana Belle Mauro

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Randy Lennox, Peter Raymont, Dave Harris, Jared Levine, Jeffrey Remedios, Justin Wilkes, Sara Bernstein, Michael Rosenberg, Michael Levine, Corrie Coe and Steve Ord