The Jeff Buckley documentary fans waited 20 years to see

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By the unfortunate incident of his drowning in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1997, Jeff Buckley was amassing an unprecedented reputation in rock and soul music. Admired by artists such as Bob Dylan, Thom Yorke, Morrissey, and Robert Plant for his exceptional songwriting abilities, Buckley was a captivating and mysterious individual who matched his talent as a composer and performer.

In the course of his lifetime, he unveiled a solitary album titled “_Grace_,” which achieved gold status in France and Australia two years post its debut, and eventually earned gold recognition in the U.S. by 2002. However, it’s his captivating interpretation of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that has truly solidified his reputation. Other hits such as “Lover, You Should Have Come Over” and “Mojo Pin” also garnered instant acclaim and are now timeless classics.

Working together with his mother, they managed to publish a reimagined version of his second album, titled “Sketches from My Sweetheart the Drunk“, which was already under development and had originally been planned as “My Sweetheart the Drunk“.

A Jeff Buckley documentary that is worth the wait

Over the past two decades, filmmaker Amy Berg has endeavored to create a movie about Jeff Buckley’s life. At long last, this highly anticipated film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, as by then, Buckley had earned a significant following and became a renowned figure in the music industry.

This documentary is titled “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” and it showcases conversations with his mother, Mary Guibert, past relationships including Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser, along with interviews from previous bandmates and musicians such as Ben Harper and Aimee Mann. It also features the emotionally moving final voicemail that Jeff Buckley left for his mom, Mary, prior to his tragic demise.

For millions who’ve been profoundly impacted by Jeff Buckley’s music and character, the release of this new film, titled “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley“, serves as a significant turning point. The intriguing trailer reveals that the makers have intelligently opted for a documentary style instead of a biopic. It promises engaging interviews and previously unseen footage of the artist himself, along with insights from his closest associates.

In the trailer, Buckley admits, “I’ve made mistakes, I’ve been unattractive at times, I’ve experienced great beauty, I’ve been deeply in love, I’ve felt hideous, but I’ve never known what it’s like to be deceased.

As a gamer, I can’t wait to immerse myself into the captivating world that this film promises to create, where the thoughts, emotions, anxieties, dreams, and complexities of Jeff Buckley come alive on screen. For those of us who are still trying to understand this intriguing and enigmatic artist, it’s going to be a fascinating journey. The movie will be showing in select theaters on August 8th, and for those who can’t make it to the theater, it will premiere on HBO and stream on HBO Max during the winter season.

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2025-08-03 15:00