![]() Although the general public may perceive the Bee Gees as nominal, Marshall said many music industry insiders understood their talent and musical impact. Going into the film, Marshall already carried great respect for the band’s music, which encouraged him to communicate the film’s impact, said supervising producer Aly Parker. His connection to music – such as forming a band with his two younger brothers in high school – also helped cultivate his relationship with Barry Gibb, the oldest brother and the sole living band member, Marshall said. “For me, it was was really the family and the songwriting.”Īs a longtime Bee Gees fan and someone who is part of a musical family himself, Marshall said he felt compelled to direct the documentary and was able to do so from a deeper perspective than someone uninterested in music. “You have to find the heart of the story you’re trying to tell (the audience)” Marshall said. In terms of directing, Marshall said he focused the film’s message on the brothers’ musical career and their relationship. ![]() ![]() The alumnus and executive board member of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Non-Fiction Program and Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special for his work on the documentary “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.” Following the career of the family act, their personal lives and the sociopolitical context that the Bee Gees worked in, the film is also a contender for four other Emmy awards for its writing, editing and sound design. Frank Marshall’s documentary proves the Bee Gees’ legacy is “Stayin’ Alive” to this day. ![]()
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