Preceded by an opening reception with LIVE MUSIC from Andy Herr, Rich Giaimo and Becky Williams
Followed by a discussion with filmmaker Amy Berg in person!
Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.
“a stirring tribute made with a lot of heart.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“As we drink in the majesty of his voice, the film lays bare a paradox about him that isn’t nearly as apparent if you just listen to “Grace” (1994), the only album he ever released.” – Variety
Amy Berg is a critically acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker. Her first film, DELIVER US FROM EVIL, was nominated for an Academy Award and a DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary in 2007. She then went on to direct WEST OF MEMPHIS, in collaboration with producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh. The film premiered to rave reviews at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, was BAFTA nominated, and won the WGA Documentary Screenplay Award. Sony Pictures Classics released the film in Fall 2012. In 2013, Amy’s psychological thriller EVERY SECRET THING (starring Diane Lane, Dakota Fanning, Elizabeth Banks, Common, and then newcomer Danielle MacDonald) was purchased by IFC. She then directed AN OPEN SECRET, a documentary about the exploitation and sexual abuse of young actors, followed by an introspective look at a religious cult, PROPHET’S PREY, made in association with Showtime and Imagine Entertainment, which premiered at Sundance and was released theatrically in fall 2015. Her project about music legend Janis Joplin, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, premiered at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals followed by a theatrical release in fall 2015. The film was an international success with a wide global release. Amy’s company, Disarming Films, has been producing long form documentary features and docuseries for broadcast for over a decade. Her highly anticipated series THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED for HBO was released in April of 2019. This year, two Disarming Films docuseries were released on Netflix: WE ARE: THE BROOKLYN SAINTS, produced in association with Imagine Entertainment, and the second season of DOGS. Her latest film, PHOENIX RISING premiered at Sundance Film Festival this year and can be found on HBO and HBOMAX.
