History of the Eagles

  • Documentary
2/15/2013
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The story of an American band

Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands. This exceptional two-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center Arena during the legendary Hotel California tour.

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    At over 3 hours long (187 minutes), the film delivers the history of The Eagles primarily from the perspectives of the founding members and unquestionable leaders of the band Don Henley and Glen Frey.

    Along the way, we get treated to both archival footage, concert footage, archival interviews as well as current interviews with former bandmates. We hear from jilted bandmates, abandoned producers and record labels. Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Brown, and Bob Seger all make appearances as well.

    What is great about the film are the ugly parts. We get to see the egos clash, the drug use, the alcoholism, the women-chasing, and even the back-stage nasty contract negotiations. David Geffen, founder of Asylum records and later Geffen records show...

    November 4, 2014

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