A new feature documentary, “IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY,” is set to offer an intimate and poignant look into the life of the gifted singer-songwriter who tragically died in 1997 at the age of 30. The film, from Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg, has been brought to audiences by a collaboration of prominent film companies: Magnolia Pictures, HBO Documentary Films, Topic Studios, and Fremantle, in association with Disarming Films Productions and Plan B Entertainment.
“IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY” chronicles the artist’s meteoric rise and enduring legacy, shaped by his one and only studio album, “Grace.” The documentary promises a deeply personal account, drawing from a rich well of never-before-seen archival footage. It features candid interviews with the women who were central to his life, including his mother, Mary Guibert, and former partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser. The film also includes contributions from his former bandmates and other notable musicians like Ben Harper and Aimee Mann, who reflect on his profound impact on the music world. Watch the trailer below:
Director Amy Berg, a long-time admirer of Buckley’s work, brings a passionate perspective to the project. In her director’s statement, she reveals a decade-long journey to make the film, a process that finally came to fruition with the support of Buckley’s mother. Berg’s vision was to create a documentary that delves into the complexities of his family relationships, his struggles with the ghost of his famous father, Tim Buckley, and the overwhelming nature of his own talent.
Following a well-received premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, “IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY” is slated for a theatrical release in the United States on August 8, 2025, through Magnolia Pictures, with a subsequent broadcast on HBO. The film is poised to be a definitive tribute to a voice that was silenced too soon but continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
UK release date details have not yet been revealed.