Review of The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) by Mischager — 26 Dec 2020

Beautiful, poignant and electrifying; "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" is the music documentary of the year and one that is about your songs that have long been bigger than your life itself.

This documentary explores the facets of the Bee Gees' history, with some never-before-seen footage and interviews with Sir Barry Gibb "the last man standing" and archival interviews with the late twin brothers Robin and Maurice.

The documentary tells the story of the Brothers Gibb, from their beginning in Australia to the unforgettable Sixties as they emulated their idols the Beatles, the painful separation and their grandiose comeback as pioneers of the disco sound to innovative studio technology and the invention of the drum loop.

Frank Marshall has created a period document with never-before-seen concert footage from the 1979 Spirit Having Flown Tour, and the scenes that unfold in the studio are some of the most unforgettable moments in music history.

This documentary will leave everyone reminiscing about the much-loved band and, by extension, your childhood, but will also take younger viewers on a journey they won't soon forget. An honest and heartbreaking look at the history of the Brothers Gibb and their genius as one of the best songwriters in music history, equal with Lennon/McCartney.