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‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ Debuts with Sold-Out Screenings, Earns Critical Acclaim

Released on August 8, the documentary drew sold-out screenings by offering intimate revelations from those closest to Buckley.

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Overview

  • It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley premiered in theaters on August 8 through Magnolia Pictures.
  • Strong pre-sales have led to sold-out screenings during its opening weekend.
  • Since 2019, Buckley’s mother Mary Guibert has served as executive producer, granting final cut control and unleashing never-before-seen cassette tapes, journals, home movies and audio recordings from the estate.
  • Reviewers highlight Amy Berg’s focus on intimate testimonies from Buckley’s mother and former partners as the film’s emotional core.
  • The documentary traces Buckley’s struggle to emerge from his father’s shadow and underscores his lasting influence on artists such as Thom Yorke and David Bowie.