‘The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart’ Trailer: How Deep Is Your Love For The Trio?
Even if you didn’t grow up during the disco era, you undoubtedly know at least one song byThe Bee Gees. The trio of brothersBarry, Maurice & Robin Gibbdelivered such hits as “Stayin' Alive” and “Night Fever” from the hit filmSaturday Night Fever, not to mention other classic tunes like “How Deep Is Your Love” and “You Should Be Dancing.” But there’s a lot you probably don’t know about the meteoric rise to fame enjoyed by The Bee Gees, which will be chronicled in a new documentary on HBO, and you can watch the full trailer below.
The Bee Gees Documentary Trailer
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heartwill dive into the story of the singular band and their music, but it will also paint a poignant portrait of brotherhood tested by fame and loss but marked by enduring devotion to each other. The story goes from their childhood years in 1950s Australia to the artistic crucible of 1960s London and the sundrenched coast of Miami, Florida, shining a light on all their milestones and glory along the way.
In addition to recording plenty of hits from the Billboard charts, The Bee Gees are also responsible for writing some extremely famous songs for other artists. The trio also wrote the titular theme song for Grease from Frankie Valli, as well as “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” by Al Green, “Woman in Love” by Barbra Streisand, and dozens more. They’re one of the most influential groups in music history.
If there’s any doubt about how their music influenced musicians of today and yesterday, the documentary features interviews withEric Clapton,Noel Gallagher,Nick Jonas,Chris Martin,Justin Timberlake, music producerMark Ronson, singerLulu, record company executiveBill Oakes, and many more.
Frank Marshall(producer of theBack to the Future,Indiana JonesandJurassic Parkfranchises, director ofArachnophobia) is at the helm of this documentary, which he also produced withNigel SinclairandJeanne Elfant Festa(both ofThe ApolloandGeorge Harrison: Living in the Material World), andMark Monroe.
The iconic trio, who found early fame in the Sixties, went on to write over 1,000 songs, including twenty number one hits throughout their storied career. This film follows the Bee Gee’s meteoric rise, as they rode the highs of fame and fortune, negotiated the vagaries of the ever-shifting music business and navigated the complexities of working so intimately alongside family.The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heartpremieres on HBO and HBO Max onDecember 12, 2020.
