: Reviewers from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter praised the film's honesty, noting that it does not sugar-coat the egos, drug use, or interpersonal venom that plagued the group.

" History of the Eagles " is a critically acclaimed 2013 two-part documentary that provides an intimate and blunt chronicle of the California rock band's journey from their 1971 formation to the present day. Directed by Alison Ellwood and produced by Alex Gibney, the film features rare archival footage, home movies, and candid interviews with all band members and famous collaborators like Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne. Documentary Structure

: The documentary won an Emmy for Outstanding Sound Mixing and served as the basis for the massive "History of the Eagles" world tour from 2013 to 2015.

: Traces the band's origins as Linda Ronstadt's backup group through their 1970s superstardom and the bitter internal conflicts that led to their 1980 breakup. It famously includes on-stage audio of the threats between Glenn Frey and Don Felder during the 1980 Long Beach concert.

: Details the band members' solo careers in the 1980s and their 1994 reunion for the "Hell Freezes Over" tour. It also addresses legal disputes, such as the firing of Don Felder in 2001. Key Themes & Reception