Amy Berg's documentary It's Never Over captures Jeff Buckley's life through rare archival footage and personal interviews. The project, which took over a decade to complete, presents Buckley not just as a musical genius but as a vulnerable human being. His struggles with self-doubt and perfectionism are explored in depth, alongside his relationships with family, lovers, and his music. The film also illustrates Buckley's ahead-of-his-time views on masculinity and feminism, demonstrating how his emotional openness has influenced subsequent generations.
Berg states that Buckley knew he was great but struggled to accept it, adding that he was hard on himself because it had to be perfect.
The documentary highlights Buckley's emotional openness, self-doubt, and perfectionism, capturing the artist's beautifully human side.
In a 1995 interview, Buckley expressed feminist ideals that resonate with language used significantly later, illustrating his ahead-of-time perspective.
Berg explains it was only acceptable to like Jeff Buckley if you were a girl or gay back then, whereas men are now empowered to be emotional.
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