When Martin Scorsese released “The Last Waltz” in 1978, it was more than just a love letter to a musical group, it was a eulogy to an era.
Ostensibly about the 1976 farewell concert for The Band, the documentary touched on tour fatigue, the group’s history, 60s nostalgia, and to the keen observer, the effects of substance abuse on functioning addicts. “Once Were Brothers” picks up the story 40+ years later, and while it has a number of notable music industry luminaries to contextualize The Band, the absence of any members of the group outside of Robbie Robertson gives it a narrow focus its predecessor lacked.
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