The feature is divided into two distinct parts that separate the band's initial rise from its modern era:
" 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 History of the Eagles
: A central theme is the leadership of Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Henley compares a successful band to a football team, asserting that everyone cannot be on equal footing for a group to work. The feature is divided into two distinct parts