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Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame

Released in 1994, this documentary tells the story of the life of Robbie Robertson, a central figure in the band that established an era of American rock music, through various images and interviews. The film covers Robbie's encounter with Southern music, the origin of his music, his time with the Hawks, his collaboration with Bob Dylan, and his performance at the legendary Woodstock. The Last Waltz, from the breakup to becoming a solo artist, and working with director Martin Scorsese. Robbie himself talks about his career as a solo artist and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Also featured are 'Lost Performance' film segments from the Band's appearance at Woodstock, as well as unreleased clips of Robbie and the Band backing up Bob Dylan on the infamous 'Eat the Document' tour.

Top Cast

  • Robbie Robertson

    Robbie Robertson

    Himself

  • Rick Danko

    Rick Danko

    Himself

  • Garth Hudson

    Garth Hudson

    Himself

  • Richard Manuel

    Richard Manuel

    Himself

  • Levon Helm

    Levon Helm

    Himself

  • Bob Dylan

    Bob Dylan

    Himself

  • Eric Clapton

    Eric Clapton

    Himself

  • Ronnie Hawkins

    Ronnie Hawkins

    Himself

  • Martin Scorsese

    Martin Scorsese

    Himself

Overview

Released in 1994, this documentary tells the story of the life of Robbie Robertson, a central figure in the band that established an era of American rock music, through various images and interviews. The film covers Robbie's encounter with Southern music, the origin of his music, his time with the Hawks, his collaboration with Bob Dylan, and his performance at the legendary Woodstock. The Last Waltz, from the breakup to becoming a solo artist, and working with director Martin Scorsese. Robbie himself talks about his career as a solo artist and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Also featured are 'Lost Performance' film segments from the Band's appearance at Woodstock, as well as unreleased clips of Robbie and the Band backing up Bob Dylan on the infamous 'Eat the Document' tour.

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