Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker (2017)
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.
Directors: Tim Irwin, Keith Schieron.
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Chris Bauermeister as |
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Adam Pfahler as |
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Blake Schwarzenbach as |
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Steve Albini as |
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Billie Joe Armstrong as |
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Josh Caterer as |
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Graham Elliot as |
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Jessica Hopper as |
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Kembra Pfahler as |
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Chris Shiflett as |
| Crew | Tim Irwin | Cinematography |
| Directing | Tim Irwin | Director |
| Directing | Keith Schieron | Director |
| Production | Dan Didier | Producer |
| Editing | Barry Poltermann | Supervising Editor |
| Editing | Erin Elders | Editor |