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Jeff Buckley's Tragic Life: A Documentary Unveils Hidden Truths
12 Feb
Summary
- Buckley's early life marked by father's abandonment and father's death.
- Singer's career was pushed by executives despite critical acclaim.
- Documentary features extensive contributions from his mother and girlfriends.
A new documentary directed by Amy Berg offers a poignant look into the life and untimely death of 90s singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley.
The film explores Buckley's early life, including being abandoned by his father, Tim Buckley, a musician who also died young. Jeff Buckley tragically drowned in 1997 at age 30.
Berg interviewed Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, and two former girlfriends, Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser. Archival footage and answering machine messages paint a sympathetic portrait of the artist.
The documentary highlights how pressure from record executives to produce a follow-up to his acclaimed album "Grace" intensified his stress. It also touches upon his admiration for other musicians and the impact of his father's legacy on his career.
