: 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.
The feature is divided into two distinct parts that separate the band's initial rise from its modern era: History of the Eagles
: 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. : Reviewers from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter
: 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 : Details the band members' solo careers in
: 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.
: 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.