With many communities across the nation, including Durham, facing Stay-at-Home orders to help fight the spread of Coronavirus, independent film distributor Magnolia Pictures has launched a virtual cinema program — at-home viewing of first-run films — specifically designed to support independent theaters like the nonprofit Carolina Theatre of Durham.

You can now watch ONCE WERE BROTHERS at home by clicking the BUY NOW link on the Carolina Theatre’s film page (linked).

Through April 2, 100 percent of net proceeds from tickets sold at that link will go to the nonprofit Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc.

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ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND is a confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robertson’s young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band. The film is a moving story of Robertson’s personal journey, overcoming adversity and finding camaraderie alongside the four other men who would become his brothers in music, together making their mark on music history. ONCE WERE BROTHERS blends rare archival footage, photography, iconic songs and interviews with Robertson’s friends and collaborators including Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and more.