For the first time in the history of the Toronto International Film Festival, a Canadian documentary film was chosen as the Opening Gala. Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band tells the story of Toronto-born musician Robbie Robertson, including his early life and the formation of The Band, one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music.
A press conference was held at the festival prior to the screening and red carpet at Roy Thomson Hall, to give the media a chance to talk to the director and cast and ask questions about the documentary. In attendance were Robbie Robertson, the film's director Daniel Roher, and executive producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Toronto Mayor John Tory also dropped by the press conference to give Robbie Robertson a key to the city of Toronto. "I’m really touched by this. It’s a complete surprise to me, so thank you very, very much. From the bottom of my heart,” Robertson said when he was presented with the key, adding, “This is my hood. And now I've got the key.”
Check out the photos below. ~Alexandra Heilbron
All Photos: Getty Wire Image for TIFF/Kevin Winter
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- Robbie Robertson
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- Mayor John Tory and Robbie Robertson
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- Roher, Robertson, Grazer, Howard
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- Ron Howard and Brian Grazer
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- Daniel Roher
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- Brian Grazer, Daniel Roher, Robbie Robertson
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- Brian Grazer, Daniel Roher
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- Producers Ron Howard, Brian Grazer
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