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May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers

Original title: May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers
  • 20172017
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  • 1h 44m
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May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers (2017)
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An intimate documentary following acclaimed North Carolina band the Avett Brothers, as they create their 2016 hit album "True Sadness."An intimate documentary following acclaimed North Carolina band the Avett Brothers, as they create their 2016 hit album "True Sadness."An intimate documentary following acclaimed North Carolina band the Avett Brothers, as they create their 2016 hit album "True Sadness."
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    • Judd Apatow
    • Michael Bonfiglio
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    • The Avett Brothers
    • Scott Avett
    • Seth Avett
    • Judd Apatow
    • Michael Bonfiglio
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    • Scott Avett
    • Seth Avett
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    10/10
    An intimate, heartfelt insight into the Avett Brothers' almost-unique process of writing and recording an album
    I didn't know much about the Avett Brothers before seeing this - I had only heard a handful of their songs and knew incredibly little about the members or where they were even from, but I saw this documentary pop up on a lazy Sunday morning and decided to give it a try.

    Two hours later I found myself wiping away some tears, adding a bunch of their music to my daily playlist, and having a massive appreciation for the intimate music that Scott and Seth have gifted to us.

    At times I don't know how they are able to record songs which are so emotionally heavy they required a break after being recorded, but it is a testament to their process of using music to heal that they were able to record something so personal and raw.

    I love documentaries about musicians and bands and it is so refreshing to watch one where there is no real conflict between members, substance abuse driving issues in the band, or anything besides 2 brothers and 5 musicians existing as a family united by their love of music, and life, and all the trials and tribulations that come with such an arrangement.

    Thank you Seth and Scott, Rob, Judd and everyone else involved in making this.

    10/10 would recommend.
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      • September 12, 2017 (United States)
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