The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

About The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart is a 2020 documentary film, directed by Frank Marshall. The movie plots an in-depth dive into the history of the rock and pop band Bee Gees, starting from their origins to global success, through trials and tribulations. The film showcases unseen archival footage and new interviews, which includes Barry Gibb, the group's last surviving member.

Making / Production

Frank Marshall sat down with Barry Gibb to discuss the band's journey, achievements, and struggles. The film also used archival footage to create a realistic dive into the past, showing the evolution of the band over the years.

Actors

• Barry Gibb: Plays himself and shares his experiences and perspective as the last surviving member of the Bee Gees.
• Robin Gibb: Featured in archival footage, Robin, one of the twins, offered a harmonious balance of songwriting and vocal abilities.
• Maurice Gibb: Also featured in archival footage, Maurice was an indispensable member of the group, contributing musically and vocally.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first biography-documentary covering the lives and careers of the Bee Gees.
• The title of the film refers to their 1971 song, 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.'
• The film was released merely three days after Robin Gibb's ninth death anniversary.

Awards

The film earned a Grammy nomination for Best Music Film at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Quotes

• "We were laughed at. We were the uncool. The unhip. But we didn't care. We wanted to be big."— Barry Gibb
• "When you’ve got brothers singing, it’s like an instrument nobody else can buy."— Chris Martin

Music, Soundtrack

• "Stayin' Alive"
• "How Deep Is Your Love"
• "Night Fever"
• "Too Much Heaven"
• "Words"
• "Jive Talkin'"
• "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart"