HBO Original Documentary “Music Box: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” Debuts December 4 [VIDEO]

The HBO Original documentary MUSIC BOX: IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY, the first film in the next installment of the “Music Box” series created by Bill Simmons, is directed by Academy Award® nominee Amy Berg (HBO’s “The Case Against Adnan Syed,” “Phoenix Rising”) and debuts Thursday, December 4 (9:00-10:50PM ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. A Topic Studios and Fremantle production, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to screen at film festivals worldwide, including Rome and IDFA, after a robust theatrical release.

IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice and boundary-pushing artistry, who left the ’90s music world reeling when he died suddenly at age 30 after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “Grace.” Told through never-before-seen footage from Buckley’s archives and intimate accounts from his mother Mary Guibert, former partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser, and former bandmates, including Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred, IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY illuminates one of modern music’s influential and enigmatic figures.

Buckley launched his career at a tribute to his late father, folk musician Tim Buckley, but quickly became a rising star himself and signed with Columbia Records. His only studio album, “Grace,” was released to rave reviews and challenged conventional ideas of genre and gender. His intimate and influential cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” further catapulted him to fame. Under pressure to produce his second album, he retreated to Memphis to escape the spotlight and the ever-growing glare of the public eye. In a tragic accident, Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis in 1997, leaving behind an unfinished second album and devastated family, friends, and fans. An intimate portrait of Buckley, the documentary celebrates his timeless body of work.

The “Music Box” series, which debuted on HBO in 2021, is a collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world.

Credits: HBO Documentary Films, Topic Studios, and Fremantle present in association with Plan B Entertainment, a Disarming Films production. Director, Amy Berg; producers, Ryan Heller, Christine Connor, Mandy Chang, Matthew Roozen, Jennie Bedusa, and Amy Berg; executive producers, Mary Guibert, Alison Raykovich, Brian Kates, Michael Bloom, Ian Stratford, Jennifer Westin, Maria Zuckerman, and Brad Pitt. For Music Box: executive producers Bill Simmons, Jody Gerson, and Marc Cimino.

Subsequent films in the upcoming “Music Box” series include:

“Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” (December 11): An intimate and heart-thumping documentary following Wizkid’s rise to global stardom, and how he has reshaped the way Africa is seen – and heard – around the world. Blending revealing moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the film captures how Wizkid is using his platform to change perceptions, reclaim African identity, and inspire a new generation; directed by Karam Gill.

“Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?” (December 18): A revealing portrait of Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, and the emotional and creative toll a band’s meteoric rise can have on a musical artist. The documentary traces how he navigated early fame while crafting a raw, defiant follow-up to the band’s iconic debut album; directed by Amy Scott.

“Happy And You Know It” (December 25): A joyful and surprising journey into the fascinating – and at times insidious – world of toddler pop. The film explores why kids’ music is so catchy, can be deeply meaningful, and how AI is taking hold and shaping the industry. The film features appearances by The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner, and other musicians; directed by Penny Lane.