About

This poignant documentary offers an intimate portrait of the legendary musician Jeff Buckley, whose life was tragically cut short in 1997 at age 30. Through never-before-seen footage, personal voice messages, and heartfelt accounts from his mother, partners, bandmates, and peers, the film explores Buckley's extraordinary talent, his complex relationship with fame, and his struggle to define himself beyond the shadow of his famous father, Tim Buckley. The documentary celebrates his groundbreaking debut album Grace, his ethereal voice, and the enduring impact of his artistry, while reflecting on the profound loss of a singular artist gone too soon.

Starring Jeff Buckley, Mary Guibert, Ben Harper

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Nominee, Best Music Documentary
Astra Film Awards: Nominee, Best Documentary Feature
American Cinema Editors: Nominee, Best Edited Documentary Film

REVIEWS
"A very sad story [told] with sympathy and urgency." ★★★★ Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

"Berg approaches Buckley's life with the same intense empathy that Buckley himself approached his art." ★★★★ Adam Kempenaar, Filmspotting

"The result is loving, spirited and honest: an opportunity for us to get to know the talented, turbulent Buckley through the people who genuinely knew him and cared about him." Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times

"[T]he music is terrific, and the time capsule aspect of his early 1990s life in New York's East Village will surely delight many." Jordan Hoffman, The Daily Beast