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  • 2002
  • Unrated
  • Plexifilm
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2002
  • Unrated
  • Plexifilm
  • 1 h 32 m

Summary Sam Jones documents a turbulent chapter in the history of alt-country turned experimental rock band Wilco. The film shows the conflict that arises when the band creates an artistic and challenging record while signed to a record company in the midst of a giant corporate takeover. (Cowboy Pictures)

Directed By: Sam Jones

  • 2002
  • Unrated
  • Plexifilm
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2002
  • Unrated
  • Plexifilm
  • 1 h 32 m

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 User Ratings
3.7
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Summary Sam Jones documents a turbulent chapter in the history of alt-country turned experimental rock band Wilco. The film shows the conflict that arises when the band creates an artistic and challenging record while signed to a record company in the midst of a giant corporate takeover. (Cowboy Pictures)

Directed By: Sam Jones

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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25% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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75% Positive
18 Reviews
25% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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90
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.
By J.R. Jones FULL REVIEW
80
It testifies to art's vitality and endurance, despite its marketers' -- and sometimes even its makers' -- efforts to the contrary.
By Ann Hornaday FULL REVIEW
75
This is a rare gem tripped over while making a run-of-the-mill rockumentary about a band's new album.
By Robert K. Elder FULL REVIEW
70
Shot in grainy black and white, the film features tons of entertaining footage of the band in the studio as well as an enlightening commentary from music critics Greg Kot and David Frick.
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63
This is compelling stuff, but Jones seems almost pathologically averse to upstaging the songs themselves.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
50
A slightly dull film by photographer Sam Jones.
By Connie Ogle FULL REVIEW
40
Jones's documentary, named for the opening song on Foxtrot, is most effective as a poison-pen missive to Corporate Rock.
By Jessica Winter FULL REVIEW

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 User Ratings
3.7
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29% Mixed
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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29% Positive
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29% Mixed
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43% Negative
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Production Company Bona Fide Productions, Cowboy Pictures, Experience Music Project, Fusion Films LLC, Plexifilm
Release Date Jul 26, 2002
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating Unrated
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Website http://www.wilcofilm.com/
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