A New Look at the Life and Career of Jeff Buckley

Summary

Podcast Summary: All Of It – "A New Look at the Life and Career of Jeff Buckley"

Introduction

In the July 29, 2025 episode of All Of It, hosted by Alison Stewart on WNYC, the spotlight shines on the enigmatic singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. This episode delves deep into Buckley’s life, career, musical influences, and enduring legacy through interviews, archival materials, and listener stories. A significant portion of the discussion centers around Amy Berg, the director of the new documentary "It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley," which explores Buckley’s artistry and personal struggles.

Overview of Jeff Buckley

The episode opens with Alison Stewart introducing Jeff Buckley’s most renowned song, "Grace," setting the tone for an intimate exploration of his work and life. Buckley’s unique voice and presence emerged from his early performances at a small East Village venue named Cheney. Influenced by diverse artists like Nina Simone, Edith Piaf, and Led Zeppelin, Buckley forged a distinctive musical identity, striving to differentiate himself from his father, the singer Tim Buckley. Tragically, Jeff Buckley’s rising career was cut short when he accidentally drowned at the age of 30, leaving behind a single studio album, numerous unreleased tracks, and a growing legacy posthumously.

The Documentary "It's Never Over"

Amy Berg, Emmy and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, discusses her journey in creating the documentary "It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley." Initially aspiring to make the film after completing her first project in 2006-2007, Berg faced multiple rejections from Buckley’s mother over a decade before gaining her trust in 2019. She highlighted the resilience required to pursue the project, stating:

"I kept knocking on the door." (05:50)

Berg emphasizes her commitment to portraying Buckley authentically, particularly focusing on his relationships with women and his feminist inclinations, which were ahead of his time in the often misogynistic 1990s music scene.

Amy Berg’s Journey in Making the Film

Berg recounts the challenges in producing a music documentary, noting the meticulous effort required to honor Buckley’s legacy accurately. She explains how access to Buckley’s mother and personal archives was pivotal in shaping the narrative. Berg aimed to capture the essence of Buckley’s life, delving into his relationships and his profound connection with music. She reflects on Buckley’s struggle to define his identity separate from his father’s shadow:

"He was kind of wanted to love his music, his father's music, and dive into it and embrace who his father was, but also felt totally abandoned by him." (10:55)

Jeff Buckley’s Musical Influences and Legacy

Buckley’s eclectic musical influences are a focal point of the discussion. Berg elaborates on how his ability to transcend genres and emulate diverse vocal styles set him apart:

"Jeff had this ability to tap into the room... he was also a great performer. And he was able to connect and zoom in." (09:09)

Listeners contributed personal anecdotes, sharing memories of witnessing Buckley’s live performances that left lasting impressions of his vocal prowess and emotional depth.

The documentary features rare footage, letters, and voicemails that offer a candid glimpse into Buckley’s life. Berg emphasizes the importance of accurately depicting Buckley’s demise, clarifying that he drowned rather than overdosed, which is a common misconception:

"We show in the film how impulsive he is... it’s very important that he’s not just a statistic." (26:00)

Personal Stories and Listener Interactions

Throughout the episode, listener interactions enrich the narrative, providing heartfelt stories and personal connections to Buckley’s music. For instance, John from Bradley Beach shares his unforgettable experience of seeing Buckley perform live:

"They swung back and got in, and you literally could have heard a pin drop... an unbelievable musical experience." (13:00)

Another listener reflects on losing Buckley and the lasting impact of his music:

"Jeff's death is still a heartbreak. He was a lovely human." (14:12)

These contributions highlight the profound emotional resonance Buckley’s music continues to hold for fans across generations.

Buckley’s Creative Process and "Grace" Album

Berg discusses Buckley’s approach to his debut album, "Grace," highlighting his desire for creative control despite being signed to a major label. Buckley aimed to infuse his personal artistry into the album, working closely with producer Andy Wallace and drawing inspiration from the Bearsville studio’s natural setting:

"He just was able to connect and zoom in. It's one of his amazing skills, I believe." (09:09)

The album’s intricate production and Buckley’s multifaceted musicianship are showcased through archival footage, illustrating his dynamic range and innovative arrangements. Despite its initial modest sales in the United States, "Grace" found a more receptive audience in Europe, where alternative and non-mainstream artists thrived.

"Hallelujah" and Timeless Appeal

One of the episode’s highlights is the discussion of Buckley’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah," which has become an enduring favorite:

"Everyone has always attributed his version of Hallelujah to be the best that people have all said..." (21:36)

Berg reflects on why Buckley’s version resonates so deeply, suggesting that its emotional depth and Buckley’s unique interpretation allow it to transcend time and generational divides. The song remains a staple among new and old fans alike, exemplifying Buckley’s ability to evoke profound feelings through his music.

Legacy and Final Thoughts

As the episode concludes, Berg expresses her hope that the documentary will offer audiences an immersive experience akin to what "Grace" provided listeners in the 1990s. By delving into Jeff Buckley’s personal and professional life, she aims to preserve his legacy and inspire future generations:

"I wanted to create that for the audience, and I hope it does that." (26:46)

The screening details are shared, noting sold-out shows at notable venues like the IFC Center and Claridge in Montclair, New Jersey, underscoring the enduring interest in Buckley’s life and work.

Conclusion

This episode of All Of It serves as a comprehensive tribute to Jeff Buckley, blending insightful interviews, personal anecdotes, and exclusive documentary insights. Amy Berg’s "It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley" promises to be a definitive exploration of Buckley’s complex persona and musical genius, ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

Notable Quotes

• Amy Berg on her initial contact attempts with Buckley’s mother:
  “I kept knocking on the door.” (05:50)

• Amy Berg on Jeff Buckley’s relation to his father:
  “He was kind of wanted to love his music, his father's music, and dive into it and embrace who his father was, but also felt totally abandoned by him.” (10:55)

• Amy Berg on Buckley’s performance abilities:
  “Jeff had this ability to tap into the room... he was also a great performer. And he was able to connect and zoom in.” (09:09)

• Amy Berg on the importance of accurately depicting Buckley’s death:
  “We show in the film how impulsive he is... it’s very important that he’s not just a statistic.” (26:00)

• Discussion on "Hallelujah" and its timeless appeal:
  “Everyone has always attributed his version of Hallelujah to be the best that people have all said...” (21:36)

Transcript

[Alison Stewart]

This is ALL of IT from wnyc. I'm Alison Stewart. It's biography and memoir week here on ALL OF it. Later in the show, we'll hear about the life of the late activist Marsha P. Johnson. Tomorrow, Jonathan Gluck joins us to talk about his new memoir. It's about what happened after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, diagnosed nearly 20 years ago. And on Thursday, author Mark Kriegel will be here. His new book is called Baddest the Making of Mike Tyson. But first, a quick bit of business. As you've been hearing, public media is being defunded by the federal government. For New York Public Radio, this means a loss of nearly $6 million over the next two years. We need listeners like you to help fill this funding gap. Join us at wnyc.org. donate now. Let's get this hour started with a look at the life of singer songwriter Jeff Buckley.

[Jeff Buckley]

There's a moon asking to stay long enough for the clouds to fly on the way. Oh, it's my time coming. I'm not afraid, afraid to die my fading for sins above but she cries to the clicking of time.

[Alison Stewart]

That was Grace by Jeff Buckley, the title track of his 1994 debut album. Before then, Buckley was performing in a tiny East Village spot called Cheney. His voice was unique and so was his presence. He was in love with music like Nina Simone, Edith Piaf and Led Zeppelin. The influence could be heard and he created something entirely his own. That was especially important to him because early on, people tried to tie him to his father, singer Tim Buckley. But just as Jeff was rising to fame and dealing with the pressure from it, he accidentally drowned at the age of 30, leaving behind a single studio album, a trove of unreleased material and a legacy that only grew in his absence. A new documentary called It's Never Over. Jeff Buckley takes a close look at his artistry, relationships and the questions that remain. The film will be released in theaters on August 8th and will be available to stream on HBO Max this winter. And there'll also be a screening tonight at the IFC Theater. The director of the film is Emmy and Oscar nominated filmmaker Amy Berg. She's here now to talk to us about the film. Hey, Amy, it's really nice to meet you.

[Amy Berg]

Hi, Alison. Thanks for having me.

[Alison Stewart]

Listeners, we want to hear from you. What does Jeff Buckley's music mean to you? Did you ever see him perform live? What do you want to know about him? What's your favorite Jeff Buckley song? Our Phone number is 2124-3396-9221-2433, WNYC. When was the first time you heard about Jeff Buckley?

[Amy Berg]

I heard about him in 1994. I was a young woman in Los Angeles and I was going to see all sorts of live music at the time. It was all pretty and heavy and grungy and suddenly I heard Grace and it was just like, look how you just breathed in. That was it. It was just like, oh, my God. I can feel it's just, you know, it settled me and it opened me up in so many ways and I know.

[Alison Stewart]

Fast forward to now.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

You really went after this story. This is one of the stories that you had to pursue to get to do.

[Alison Stewart]

What did you have to go through.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

To get to the Jeff Buckley documentary?

[Amy Berg]

Well, I've been wanting to do it since after I finished my first film, which was in 2006, 2007 era. I ultimately got in touch with his mom. We had a good connection, but she said no initially. And every time I finished a film, I reached out to her again and she said no many times. But then in 2019, she said yes. And I really did think it was going to be my last time reaching out to her. It had been 10 years of pursuit and she just said yes instantly and was ready and I insisted on having final cut. And so that obviously had to go into her decision over those 10 years. But, yeah, she gave me basically the keys to the storage and here we are five years later.

[Alison Stewart]

What were her initial concerns?

[Amy Berg]

I don't know if it was anything specific or tangible, but I think that she just wasn't ready. I know they were really pursuing a scripted film which has been still kind of circling around, I believe, but she just wasn't ready. So now she's 10 years older and she feels like she trusts me. And so.

[Alison Stewart]

Yeah, well, I guess she came around more than once.

[Amy Berg]

Yes, I kept knocking on the door.

[Alison Stewart]

That's important though. I think that shows that somebody's got commitment to a project.

[Amy Berg]

Totally, totally. So. And it kept. It kind of held me up throughout my career as well. I spent about four years working on this film west of Memphis, and it was very close to where he died and where he lived. And so I kind of had a lot of Jeff Buckley stories that came to me at that time and. And yeah, have come in and out of talking to the people in his life.

[Alison Stewart]

You've done other music documentaries. What did they. How did those help you make this film?

[Amy Berg]

Well, yeah, it's really hard to make a music doc. There's just so many extra layers, and it's. It's just tedious and. But it's very fulfilling to me because I feel a certain obligation to the person that I'm telling the story about to make sure I get it right. So I. It's just. It's a little bit different than making, like, a film about something that's live and unfolding because you have to be so reactive, whereas this is kind of more of a pontification path during the edit. And so I just learned to let the story find itself in the material that existed. And then I spent many years editing and decided how to tell the story. But for me, it was pretty much from the beginning. I wanted to tell a story about women and Jeff's relationship with women. Maybe it was because I got the archive in 2019, and the language was very amplified at that point with the Women's March. And I just found that Jeff had this feminist bent to his. All of his interviews. And he was like a feminist before feminists, before men were feminists in the 90s, you know, it was very misogynistic. Not that it's not now, but it was a lot kind of more so in the music scene. So, yeah, so I found that voice in Jeff, and that's how I decided to tell the story.

[Alison Stewart]

Did you find that voice in Jeff?

[Unnamed Co-Host]

I think Beccarton, because in part, his.

[Alison Stewart]

Relationship with his mother, who only had. She was 17, she was pregnant, and it was just the two of them for so long.

[Amy Berg]

Yeah, there was. It was like they were raising each other in a way. And so he definitely was a protector of women from his very early days. And she's a strong woman and has a strong mind, and so he, you know, sponged a lot of that off of her and her musical influences as well.

[Alison Stewart]

I'm speaking with director Amy Berg about her new documentary, It's Never Jeff Buckley. The film will be released in theaters.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

On August 8th and on HBO Max this winter.

[Alison Stewart]

There'll also be a screening tonight at the IFC Center. Listeners, we want to hear from you. What does Jeff Buckley's music mean to you? Did you ever see him perform live? What do you want to know about him?

[Amy Berg]

What.

[Alison Stewart]

What's your favorite Jeff Buckley song? Our Phone number is 2124-3396-9221-2433. WNYC. We got a text here that says, warmed up for him and other bands at Cheney. Amazing times. A true talent that reached you quickly.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

That's a really interesting statement, that it.

[Alison Stewart]

Reached you immediately as soon as you Heard him sing.

[Amy Berg]

Yeah. Jeff had this ability to tap into the room. And not only was he a great singer songwriter, but he was also a great performer. And he was. He just was able to connect and zoom in. It's one of his amazing skills, I believe.

[Alison Stewart]

The film includes never before seen footage, letters, voicemails that Jeff Buckley led throughout.

[Amy Berg]

Left throughout his life.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

What did you learn about him by.

[Alison Stewart]

Going through all of these archives before.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

You even started filming or putting together the story?

[Amy Berg]

I learned a lot about him. I only knew about his music, obviously, when I first started. So I. But I. What. The thing that really struck me was the idea that you could be introduced as a performer, you could be introduced as the son of another singer songwriter and not have had a relationship with your own father. So that was just always something that he had to constantly contend with in his career. And it was a real battle for him. I mean, he was kind of wanted to love his music, his father's music, and dive into it and embrace who his father was, but also felt totally abandoned by him. So it kind of tricked him at various points. And you can see, like in certain instances when he was being introduced and that way you could see his demeanor change. But music was the thing that always pushed him through all of those situations. And he had a relationship and love affair with music that was massive. I mean, it was like he was music.

[Alison Stewart]

I want to split that into two different parts. His father. Would you explain to people who maybe don't know who Tim Buckley was?

[Amy Berg]

Right. Well, Tim Buckley was a famous cult singer in the 70s. He had a cult. I shouldn't say he's a cult singer. He had a cult following in New York is what I mean. Sorry. And played in the Village and was around in the Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin, kind of folksy era. And he and Jeff's mom met in high school and he took off while she was still pregnant. So Jeff didn't really, you know, get those moments with his father. He only actually met him once after a show in California. But Tim had a real go, especially here in New York, and died very young, which also impacted Jeff. You know, just knowing that his father didn't live to be 30 was a bit, you know, the fact that Jeff made it to 28 was a big deal for him.

[Alison Stewart]

And it was interesting because someone asked him, like, how are you related to Jeff Buckley? How is Jeff Buckley an influence on you? And he had an answer that was like, neither of us really have this voice. This is a voice of our ancestors. This is a voice that comes from somewhere else. I thought was really interesting.

[Amy Berg]

The men in this family all. Yeah. Inherited this voice. Yeah. That was his way to justify it in his own being. Because when he was younger, like, I was reading through his journals when he was still at guitar school in California, and he was very against being a singer initially. He wanted to just play guitar and write songs, and that was going to be his contribution. And then after singing at St. Anne's Church, when Hal Wilner brought him out here, it was kind of undeniable. So I think that was a real challenge for him to overcome.

[Alison Stewart]

Let's talk to John, who's calling in from Bradley Beach. Hey, John, thank you for making the time to call.

[Amy Berg]

All of it.

[Alison Stewart]

You're on the air.

[John]

Thank you, Alison. Love this show. Yeah, I saw Jeff Buckley at a little place in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on the Grace Tour. It was called T Birds, the venue. And I missed them. The first time they came around, it was, like, packed. You couldn't get in. And then they must have come around again, like, later in the tour, like, they swung back and got in, and you literally could have heard a pin drop at times when, you know, some of those quiet moments when his voice is just quivering and there's no music and every single person in the stage was. Was quiet. I mean, it was a small place, but it was still an unbelievable musical experience that I will never forget.

[Alison Stewart]

Thanks for calling in. This text says, oh, my goodness. We saw him New Year's Eve in a club. Miraculous. We knew his father's work in the 60s. Two tragedies. I'm a New Yorker from Memphis and have several friends there that were close with him. A fun anecdote. The tiger enclosure at the Memphis Zoo is dedicated to him. Another text says, I was a regular at Cheney in those days. And Jeff's death is still a heartbreak. He was a lovely human.

[Amy Berg]

It's amazing how many people are reaching out. This has been since we announced the film at Sundance. We've had so many heartfelt stories coming through. It's just beautiful how deeply he touched so many folks.

[Alison Stewart]

I want to talk about his music influences quite a bit because he mentions Nina Simone, he mentions Edith Piaf as his influences. How did he develop this kind of. This oeuvre of artists from all different ranges from Led Zeppelin to classical music?

[Amy Berg]

I think Jeff's outlook just to, like, rewind a little bit. We didn't get into this a lot in the film, but he was definitely bullied as a kid in school, and he was always considered feminine. He had beautiful features and he was small, slight, so he got made fun of quite a bit. But he also had this kind of ability to just transcend genre, and that's interesting. Yeah, he also had an ability to transcend gender. So two G, E, N words. But, yeah, I think he, like, really knew how to just kind of relate on a much more universal level. And the composer that some of your listeners might know, Carl Berger, who he hired to help him on the Grace album with the strings, said that his voice had such a dynamic range, it could just go anywhere. And so Jeff had this ability to just go anywhere he wanted to. And he also had the talent of being able to emulate anyone's voice, like across the room. So he just embraced all of this. And the other one that you left off was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, which is, you know, another incredible voice that people don't even try to imitate. Yet. Jeff embraced that.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

Let's listen to him singing Forget her by Jeff Buckley. And you might be able to hear some of those female artists that I talked to, talked about.

[Jeff Buckley]

While this town is busy sleeping all the noise has died away. I walk the streets to stop my weeping. Cause she'll never change her ways. Don't fool yourself. She was heartache from the moment that you met her. My heart feels so still. Cause I try to find the wheel to forget her somehow.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

That's Forgetter by Jack Buckley. We'll have more about the documentary It's Never Over. Jeff Buckley. My guest is Amy Berg. We'll have more after a quick break. This is all of It.

[Alison Stewart]

You're listening to all of it on wnyc. I'm Alison Stewart. My guest is director Amy Berg. Her new documentary, It's Never Jeff Buckley. It'll be screening in theaters on August 8th and on HBO Max this winter. Let's talk about Grace. Jeff was given a lot of control by Columbia Records to make this album. How did that affect the creative process of making this album?

[Amy Berg]

Well, I think in the beginning, I think he was just trying to figure he was signed off of a lot of COVID songs. He did a couple of originals at Cheney, but mostly it was cover song. So I think it was about how to get inspired, how to get, you know, his songwriting sea legs on. So that took a while. And then he went. He worked with. He chose Andy Wallace to produce his album, who had worked with Nirvana before that, and they chose Bearsville as the inspiration in the studio. And you can see why he was there. I mean, it's nature. We were just. We screened at the Bearsville Theater last weekend and it was just incredible. You could just feel the energy there. Yeah, it was amaz. And he just. He. You can see we have all this footage because, oh, I'm spacing. Ernie Fritz shot the footage. So we have all this footage from that studio session, and you can just see Jeff playing every single instrument, Jeff conducting an orchestra, Jeff sitting in the room just like he's just dreaming it up. And it became this masterpiece. And yeah, so that's how that happened.

[Alison Stewart]

It didn't really sell that great initially in the United States.

[Amy Berg]

That was the case with a lot of kind of alternative bands in the 90s, I think, like, Europe was a breaking ground for. For cool artists that weren't on the radio. And he was one of those. And that's actually where he met Ben Harper, who is also in the film. They met at Eurocan in France. But, yeah, I think that was kind of typical. And Jeff was so. He was so smart about how he wanted to do his career that he was like very much in the mindset that he didn't want to sell a lot of albums on his first record. He just wanted to go out there, get his feet wet, tour for a long time. Excuse me. And then come back and write another album.

[Alison Stewart]

We're going to listen to Hallelujah and we'll talk about it on the other side.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

This is Jeff Buckley.

[Jeff Buckley]

I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord but you don't really care for music, do you? When it goes like this, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift the baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

That was on the album.

[Alison Stewart]

A couple of other covers as well. Why do you think that song is really stood the test of time, particularly his version?

[Amy Berg]

That's such a hard question. I mean, I guess it is the song that people know him for. But I never. I wanted to make this film because I was trying to understand how Jeff and his kind of. Of iconic enigma stood the test of time as well. And it's kind of like this unanswerable question, unless you just immerse yourself in his music and you feel it and you understand it. So I think that there are so many. Everyone. He's kind of like everyone's favorite artist's favorite artist. And so everyone has always attributed his. His version of Hallelujah to be the best that people have all said, you know, people. A lot of people that he respected have said that, but I think it's just a personal choice. And if you look like a TikTok nowadays, there is so much activity around Jeff, and it's not just hallelujah, it's more like, lover, you should have Come over is the song that all the Gen Z kids are listening to, because I think it cuts through all the noise of the world right now, and it just makes them feel. And Jeff is a great artist to give you the feels.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

This is a great text we got and you have a great story in the film about this. This says, I saw Jeff open for Juliana Hatfield at Roseland. He wore a gold sequin blazer over a white T shirt and had a vintage microphone. It was a living dream. That T shirt, that gold blazer caused quite a stir within the record company.

[Amy Berg]

Oh, yeah. And they have a different memory of it right now. But obviously we spoke to a lot of people about their reaction. They thought it was too effeminate. They thought it was, you know, he was ahead of his time in that way. But Jeff just did what he wanted to do. He defined his own image the way he wanted to do it. And that album cover is iconic.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

And he. It was. To his point, though, he had creative control. He'd say, yes, I wanted to wear this. This is what I want. This is the photographer I want. This is the picture I want.

[Amy Berg]

Exactly, exactly. So that was where he was, you know, he was very smart in. Even though he signed with a major label, he maintained this creative control. That helped him in a lot of ways. He was definitely weighted down by the amount of money that was being spent on him, though. So that was kind of the other side of it.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

Tell me about that a little bit more.

[Amy Berg]

Well, I mean, sorry, the air conditioning is killing me right now. I'm so not used to. No, I'm from la. So anyway, the point is that he saw a royalty statement ultimately and was just like, wait, I owe them $2 million. Like, he didn't understand what that meant. And being a young artist and not having a lot of experience with, like, a huge corporation, I think that really weighed on him. But ultimately he took that. He really took that on. But he made a lot of choices in his career getting to that point, despite the creative control to bring his friends, bands along with him. And he paid for a lot of things. He was very generous and did things the way he wanted to do it. Like even we had some footage in the studio when he was with wnyc.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

I'm Alison Stewart. My guest is Amy Berg. We're talking about her new documentary, It's Never Over. Jeff Buckley. We see him sort of struggle with fame. When you think about the thing that he really struggled with the most, what was it?

[Amy Berg]

I think he was his own worst critic because he loved so much great music, and he knew that he had the ability to be great. So I think he was just hard on himself about being the best, and he wanted to achieve it in every single thing he wrote, and he did. And. But he also had this very extemporaneous side to him where he would. He never played the same song live twice in the same way. So he was constantly reinventing the wheel.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

Jeff Buckley died of drowning. Did you want to make that clear in the film?

[Amy Berg]

Yeah, I mean, I've noticed. I knew he drowned because I did a deep dive back then, but I've noticed over the years that people just assume he overdosed. And I thought that was really important because we show in the film how impulsive he is. And some of that is what led to his death, unfortunately, his very impulsive artistic behaviors. And so I think it's very important that he's not just a statistic, another one in the 27 Club, where he's been kind of categorized many times.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

What did you want to clear up about him aside from that? Was there something you wanted to clear up with this film, or you're very proud about this film getting to the heart of.

[Amy Berg]

Well, I got to the heart of the complicated relationship he had with his mother, which I set out to do. And I also just wanted to make a film that would allow people to immerse themselves in Jeff, like the album did for me back in the 90s. So I wanted to get as close to him as possible and stay with him throughout the entire film. So that was a gift that, you know, I. You and I both received back in the 90s when the. When the world was less noisy. And so I just wanted to kind of create that for the audience, and I hope it does that.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

It's Never over by Jeff Buckley. I've been speaking with its director, Amy Berg. It's gonna be released in theaters on August 8th. And HBO Max, we just found out it's sold out at IFC tomorrow, but there are tickets available at the Claridge in Montclair, New Jersey.

[Amy Berg]

I think that sold out as well.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

That sold out as well.

[Amy Berg]

No, I know that the Angelica opens the film on August 7th, and it's going to keep going, so that's the spot to start.

[Unnamed Co-Host]

We'll start there. Amy, thanks for being with us.

[Amy Berg]

Thanks for having me.

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