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      I Am Trying to Break Your Heart

      2002, Documentary, 1h 33m

      59 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Besides being a treat for Wilco fans, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart also exposes the workings of a profit-driven music industry. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      This insightful documentary chronicles the tumultuous recording and release of the band Wilco's 2002 album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot." A bold departure from the group's earlier releases, recording it nearly broke up the band, and when it was completed, their label refused to release it and eventually dumped Wilco from their roster. With the album completed, the band turned to the Internet to get attention for the record, which was eventually released to widespread success and critical acclaim.

      • Genre: Documentary

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Sam Jones

      • Producer: Sam Jones, Peter Abraham

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $445.5K

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Cowboy Pictures

      Cast & Crew

      Sam Jones
      Sam Jones
      Gary Hustwit
      Erin Nordstrom
      Sam Jones
      David Rudd
      Paul Hughen
      Dan Larkin
      Jim Matlosz
      Keith Pokorski
      Joe Kessler
      Alan Thatcher
      Matthew Clark
      Matthew Curry
      David Colitre

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      Audience Reviews for I Am Trying to Break Your Heart

      • Feb 03, 2010
        Not a fan of the band films but I really take my hat off to Wilco for their attempts to bring back Woody Guthrie into the mainstream. As a result, I really got into the storyline here and enjoyed it.
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      • Jun 03, 2009
        Really fascinating and sad. The filmmaker takes a meandering sort of approach, complemented by great photography. The film really makes you feel like the album is important, and I feel to a certain extent it is. The appeal of this film, may be lost on the non-Wilco fan as it's very very Wilco.
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      • Sep 21, 2007
        Wilco are one of the greatest bands on Earth and this documentary film of the making of their masterpiece, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot", is a fascinating glimpse at record company machination vs the creation of art.
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      • Mar 03, 2007
        An interesting look at the creative process and a must see for Wilco fans, who will get to see the drama behind one of the best albums of the past ten years.
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