Mistaken for Strangers: A Year on Tour with My Brother's Band is an American 2013 documentary presented on DVD.

On The Road With The National

In 2010, The National released their fifth album, High Violet. After ten years as critical darlings, the band was finally enjoying wider recognition. As they were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career, lead singer Matt Berninger invited his younger brother, Tom, to be a part of their tour crew. A budding filmmaker and horror movie enthusiast, Tom brought along his camera to film the experience.

Mistaken for Strangers documentary reviews

“With its rock doc trappings, it's impossible to ignore that the film delivers on that front, with thrilling and candid on-stage footage that allows the band's music to come alive: if you weren't a fan before, you will be after the film.” The Playlist

“Mistaken For Strangers is a documentary about the documentary process itself, as well as a scruffy, but resonant portrait of a younger sibling breaking from the shadow of his older brother.” FilmInk

“A sweetly funny and emotionally engaging piece about two brothers running along two different paths in life.” Digital Spy