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Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker

Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker

★ 8.0/10•2017•1h 14m•Documentary•Music

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.

Keith Schieron · Director

Tim Irwin · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 11, 2017

Actors

Chris Bauermeister

Adam Pfahler

Blake Schwarzenbach

Blake Schwarzenbach

Steve Albini

Steve Albini

Billie Joe Armstrong

Billie Joe Armstrong

Josh Caterer

Graham Elliot

Graham Elliot

Jessica Hopper

Jessica Hopper

Kembra Pfahler

Kembra Pfahler

Chris Shiflett

Chris Shiflett

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