Jeff Buckley Documentary Premieres at Sundance, Revisiting His Life and Legacy

Amy Berg's 'It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley' uses intimate archives and interviews to explore the late musician’s artistry and personal struggles.

The documentary, executive produced by Brad Pitt, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and features previously unseen recordings and personal archives of Jeff Buckley.
Director Amy Berg shifted from plans for a scripted biopic to a documentary after gaining access to Buckley’s personal materials, believing a documentary was the most authentic way to tell his story.
The film delves into Buckley’s complex relationship with his late father, Tim Buckley, and his struggles with fame and artistic pressures following the release of his acclaimed album 'Grace.'
Mary Guibert, Buckley’s mother, rejected earlier efforts, including Brad Pitt’s attempt in the early 2000s to make a biopic, citing concerns about authenticity in portraying her son.
The documentary aims to correct misconceptions about Buckley’s death in 1997, emphasizing that it was a drowning accident unrelated to drugs or alcohol.