I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco
by Sam Jones
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Actor: Glenn Kotche, Jay Bennett, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Leroy BachDirector: Sam Jones
Producer: Albert Berger
Producer: Barbara Winton
Producer: Charlie Winton
Producer: Gary Hustwit
Producer: John Vanco
Producer: Kristy Wilson-Kessler
Producer: Noah Cowan
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 92 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-04-01
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Plexifilm
Movie Reviews of I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco
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Summary: 2 Stars
I had high hopes for this film for two reasons: a lot of people I know liked it and I really like Wilco. I just couldn't believe how CHEESY it was. Focusing on the turmoil between Jay Bennett and Jeff Tweedy as a central theme in the film was a little much. Wilco overcoming the soulless, behemoth, money driven record industry was GREAT! But I personally just didn't enjoy the way that very noble and proud accomplishment was presented. A wee bit sentimental for my taste (but then again so is a lot of Wilco's music). I still think they are a great band.
Summary of I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco
This splendid documentary captures the band Wilco's struggles (both with their record company and within the band itself) while recording their album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart is completely engrossing, whether or not you are familiar with the band. As they work on the album, there's some tension between singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy and bandmate Jay Bennett, but overall the band members are happy and enjoying exploring their music. But when they turn in the finished songs, their record label drops them, leaving them adrift with the album that promises to be a huge artistic leap. For fans of Wilco, this gorgeously photographed movie will be a thrilling look at the life of the band and Tweedy's creative process; but even novices will be drawn into the contrasts between art and commerce brought out by the conflict. --Bret FetzerDocumentary DVD Video
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