The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (HBO)

About The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (HBO)

"The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" is a 2020 documentary feature film directed by Frank Marshall which premiered on HBO. The film explores the lives of the Gibb brothers, better known as the pop band The Bee Gees, who created a unique sound and dominated the music industry from the 60s to the 80s. Their catchy, falsetto harmonies and progressive songwriting abilities took the world by storm, but refused to fit into any conventional labels. The documentary provides a deep inspection into the success and heartbreak behind the trio.

Making / Production

The production of the documentary involved a lot of research and interviews. Directed by Frank Marshall and produced by Nigel Sinclair, both notable figures in the industry, the film combined unseen archival footage with interviews from surviving members and artists who were influenced by The Bee Gees.

Actors

• Barry Gibb: A member of the Bee Gees, Barry shared his own personal experiences and insights.
• Robin Gibb: In archive footage, Robin, who passed away in 2012, is seen discussing the band's journey.
• Maurice Gibb: Maurice, also deceased, is shown in old clips and interviews.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
• The family emigrated from the UK to Australia, where they got their first taste of fame.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features some of the greatest hits of the Bee Gees such as "Stayin' Alive", "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", and "Night Fever".
• Their deeply moving ballads and pop anthems shape the narrative journey of the film.

Quotes

• "We had no idea of the magic that was going to happen." - Barry Gibb
• "We'd never been apart. We knew each other inside out." - Robin Gibb