Haven't quite figured out why this documentary was disappointing in the end. I'm a big Isbell fan and the best part of the doc was seeing him perform in current days and over a decade ago with Drive-by Truckers and in his childhood bedroom. Great stuff. It was interesting too to learn that the band doesn't do much rehearsals prior to recording. Isbell shows up with the songs and they go from there.
Otherwise, I found the doc to be disjointed and fumbling and often times not very interesting. What were the filmmakers really trying to depict? It was barely about the making of the record. I think the band got short shrift and were barely heard from... The relationship stuff between Isbell and his wife was awkward (not surprising I guess) and I feel like it could have been edited better. Seems like we heard a lot more from Amanda.... I dunno maybe I was just put off by those dumb glasses. That said, what a talent she has!
In the end, the doc did renew my appreciation of Isbell's songwriting craftsmanship!! Wow. I'm back on Spotify listening non-stop to his work. That is a joy.