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Documentary Revives Jeff Buckley's Legacy for Gen Z

12/6/2025

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The HBO documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley revisits the late musician Jeff Buckley’s final days before his 1997 drowning.
Directed by Amy Berg, the film uses archival footage and accounts from Buckley’s mother and former partners.
Critics praise its balance of Buckley’s artistic brilliance and the pressures after his acclaimed album Grace.
The documentary has resonated with younger audiences, including Gen Z, and achieved box office success.

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Story summary

The HBO documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley revisits the late musician Jeff Buckley’s final days before his 1997 drowning.
Directed by Amy Berg, the film uses archival footage and accounts from Buckley’s mother and former partners.
Critics praise its balance of Buckley’s artistic brilliance and the pressures after his acclaimed album Grace.
The documentary has resonated with younger audiences, including Gen Z, and achieved box office success.