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.

Director: Findlay Bunting
Runtime: 62 min

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Editing: Peter Cohen
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame about?
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.
Who directed Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame?
Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame was directed by Findlay Bunting.
Who stars in Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame?
Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame stars Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, Bob Dylan.
How long is Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame?
Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).