I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco
by Sam Jones

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco
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Actor: Glenn Kotche, Jay Bennett, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Leroy Bach
Director: 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-Video, 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

Movie Review: Essential for any music lover
Summary: 5 Stars

When this movie originally came out in the theatres in 2003, it played exactly for one week here in Cincinnati, but you can be sure I did not miss it. Loved it from start to finish. For whatever reason, I never bought the DVD when it came out, until a couple of weeks ago and so this was my first time re-watching the movie, 5 years later.

DVD1 (92 min.) of "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" brings the original theatrical release, and re-watching it 5 years later, and knowing full-well the story that it brings, it remains a marvel to watch. Originally intended as simply following how the band makes a new album, it turns into a full fletched drama (band members leaving, label rejecting the album, the band persevering, etc.). One hilarious moment that remains with me is when the band is on the road and Jeff Tweedy and his family walks into a fast-food place and he says "I don't have any money". It's probably not that they were broke, but it's probably not too far from the truth either... Since those days of course, the band has become a huge success.

DVD2 (80 min.) brings a bunch of scenes that weren't included in the movie, including the band performing in various places and settings. There is also a too-brief "making-of" segment that is quite insightful. On top of that, this release includes an absolute fantastic 40 page booklet with insights from the director and others on the making of the movie (with pictures). In all, "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" is essential for any serious music fan, on the same level as, say, "DIG!". HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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 Fetzer

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