Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker
2017•1h 14m•8.0•Released
DocumentaryMusic
In 2007, 11 years after one of the most influential American punk bands, Jawbreaker, called it quits, the three members, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler reconnect in a San Francisco recording studio to listen back to their albums, reminisce and even perform together one last time. Follow the band as they retell their "rags to riches to rags" story writhe with inner band turmoil, health issues, and the aftermath of signing to a major label. Featuring interviews with Billy Joe Armstrong, Steve Albini, Jessica Hopper, Graham Elliot, Chris Shifflet, Josh Caterer and more.
Director
Tim Irwin
Languages
English
Cast
Chris Bauermeister
Adam Pfahler
Blake Schwarzenbach
Steve Albini
Billie Joe Armstrong
Josh Caterer
Graham Elliot
Jessica Hopper
Kembra Pfahler
Chris Shiflett
Production
Producer
Dan Didier
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