It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025 - USA - ENGLISH - 106 MINUTES
A FILM BY AMY BERG
IT’S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (DELIVER US FROM EVIL, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, WEST OF MEMPHIS), covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice and boundary-pushing artistry, who left the ’90s music world reeling when he died suddenly, at age 30, after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “Grace.”
Told through never-before-seen footage from Buckley’s archives and intimate accounts from his mother Mary Guibert, former partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser, Jeff’s former bandmates, including Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred, and luminaries like Ben Harper and Aimee Mann, IT’S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY illuminates one of modern music’s most influential and enigmatic figures.
“The strength of the filmmaking and the rawness of the emotional depth… are more than enough to overcome any missteps.” — Mark Reviews Movies ★★★☆
“It hums with the emotion and vibrancy of Buckley’s music… I think he would have admired this movie. In fact, it probably would have made him cry.” — Roger Ebert ★★★☆
“A riveting must-see documentary… [it] dispels rumors and myths about the man, carefully painting an intimate portrait of Buckley.” — Forbes
“Buckley fans will love it, and those who have never heard of him or his music will be blown away by his talent as an artist.” — The Weekend Warrior
“Manages to perfectly capture the nuances of the music documentary without ever waxing too poetic or lionizing its central figure — a near-impossible task.” — Irish Film Critic ★★★★½
“With remarkable intimacy, director Amy Berg’s It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley does not disappoint… one of the greatest singers of our time.” — Loud and Clear Reviews ★★★★
“A resonant depiction of the gaping holes left by his untimely death.” — Slant Magazine ★★½☆
“A deeply moving tribute… beautifully weaves together Jeff’s life told through interviews, archival footage, and his music.” — Female Gaze Film Club
“He was one of a kind and will live on in our hearts forever.” — Woman’s World