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When you envision the quintessential Jeff Buckley sound, you tend to think of one of his slower, meditative drifting numbers – like his famous cover of “Hallelujah,” which is so spellbinding in its deliberation that he seems to be weighing and burnishing every word. But Buckley was as much of a rock ‘n’ roller as he was a hipster chanteuse. In the documentary, there’s a clip where someone asks him what his influences are, and he says, “Love, anger, depression, joy… and Zeppelin.” And that’s no joke. He came up in the era of grunge, but he expressed something much different: an abandon that was lyrical. Showing Buckley in every conceivable context – from clubs to stadiums to intimate studios – the film lays bare facets of his personality that aren’t nearly as apparent if you just listen to his recordings. By the end it’s clear that he could have been a staggeringly huge star — and you’ll want to find a way to go back and rescue him so he can live the life he should have.

Very few were fortunate enough to witness Jeff Buckley live, but those who did often described it as transcendent, jaw-dropping, and emotionally shattering. As part of the theatrical release of It’s Never Over: Jeff Buckley, Magnolia Pictures will proudly present 26 minutes of exclusive, remastered footage from a rare solo performance at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA, filmed on February 19, 1994. This previously unreleased set will screen immediately following the film, offering both longtime fans and newcomers a rare opportunity to experience Jeff Buckley’s raw, unfiltered brilliance.

(US / 2025 / Directed by Amy Berg)
Unrated / 1 hr 46 mins