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Synopsis
In light of Wilco’s show on October 16th, we’re showing I AM TRYING TO BREAK YOUR HEART. The event is co-sponsored by Q102’ Resurrection Sunday. First time director Sam Jones documents the making of Wilco's fourth studio Album, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.” Named after the Wilco song that is featured on “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” an album that strays from the alt-country that made them famous. Jones desire was to document the creative work of YHF's production, he seems to have found a bit more, including band members departing and a conflict with Reprise record company. This is a true documentry of art versus money-driven media conglomerates. Q102 will be giving away cool schwag AND a pair of Wilco tickets during each showing.
Film Information
- Genre: Musical / Documentary
- Director: Sam Jones
- Starring: Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Leroy Bach, Glenn Kotche, and Tony Margherita
- Running Time: 92 minutes, approx.
- MPAA Rating: Not Rated
- Language: English
Reviews
"A superb portrait of a band and an industry in flux."
- Scott Tobias, The Onion (A.V. Club)
"In the last two decades rock documentaries have become ubiquitous on TV but marginalized as cinema; this is the rare exception that earns its place on the big screen."
- J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader
"Tells Wilco's story so well that you'll leave the theater thinking the album is a work of genius."
- Michael Sragow, Baltimore Sun
"An exciting and involving rock music doc, a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world."
- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Showtimes
- Friday, October 13th
11:30 pm - Saturday, October 14th
9:30 pm