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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.
Original Release
02/21/2020
US Release
02/21/2020
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| The Band | Themselves |
| Robbie Robertson | Self |
| Bruce Springsteen | Self |
| Rick Danko | Self (archive footage) / Self - Bass and Vocals, The Band |
| Levon Helm | Self (archive footage) / Self - Vocals and Drums, The Band |
| Richard Manuel | Self (archive footage) / Self - Piano and Vocals, The Band |
| Garth Hudson | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Eric Clapton | Self |
| Martin Scorsese | Self |
| Taj Mahal | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| The Band | Themselves |
| Robbie Robertson | Self |
| Bruce Springsteen | Self |
| Rick Danko | Self (archive footage) / Self - Bass and Vocals, The Band |
| Levon Helm | Self (archive footage) / Self - Vocals and Drums, The Band |
| Richard Manuel | Self (archive footage) / Self - Piano and Vocals, The Band |
| Garth Hudson | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Eric Clapton | Self |
| Martin Scorsese | Self |
| Taj Mahal | Self |
| Rosemarie 'Dolly' Robertson | Self - Robbie's Mother |
| Chuck Berry | Self |
| Jann Wenner | Self / Self - Co-Founder, Rolling Stone Magazine |
| Ronnie Hawkins | Self |
| Jim Robertson | Self - Robbie's Father |
| Alexander Klegerman | Self - Robbie's Biological Father |
| Natie Klegerman | Self - Robbie's Uncle |
| Morrie Klegerman | Self - Robbie's Uncle |
| George Semkiw | Self - Guitar Player |
| Grant Smith | Self - Singer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Martin Scorsese | Executive Producer |
| Sara Bernstein | Executive Producer |
| Corrie Coe | Executive Producer |
| Paul Crowder | Executive Producer |
| Brian Grazer | Executive Producer |
| Dave Harris | Executive Producer |
| Ron Howard | Executive Producer |
| Meredith Kaulfers | Executive Producer |
| Randy Lennox | Executive Producer |
| Michael Levine | Executive Producer |
| Mark Monroe | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Munger | Executive Producer |
| Steve Ord | Executive Producer |
| Stephen Paniccia | Executive Producer |
| Peter Raymont | Executive Producer |
| Jeffrey Remedios | Executive Producer |
| Michael Rosenberg | Executive Producer |
| Sam Sutherland | Executive Producer |
| Randi Wilens | Executive Producer |
| Justin Wilkes | Executive Producer |
| Jared Levine | Executive Producer |
| Andre Coutu | Producer |
| David Daniloff | Producer |
| Lana Belle Mauro | Producer |
| Larry Yelen | Producer |
| Sam Sutherland | Producer |
| Stephen Paniccia | Producer |
| Andrew Munger | Producer |
| Jessica Joy Wise | Producer |
Editors
