Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed (2023)

August 7, 2023 10:55 AM

[TRAILER] An exploration of the personal and creative struggles behind the music of four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell. A documentary film by Sam Jones (I Am Trying to Break Your Heart).

Currently streaming in the US on HBO.

posted by DirtyOldTown (3 comments total)

I couldn't quite see clear to include this in my list of six music docs for box, as there were enough that were clearly better.

Nonetheless, this is entirely worth seeing. Jones is an excellent filmmaker, Isbell is one of our finest living songwriters, and the dynamic between Isbell and Shires is very real.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 10:57 AM on August 7, 2023

I enjoyed it, and it prompted me to finally act on my long-standing intention to buy a couple of his albums. They both turned out to be excellent, so now I'm a confirmed fan.
posted by Paul Slade at 12:00 PM on August 7, 2023 [1 favorite]

Oh cool! I’ve worked with Sam on an earlier doc and he’s amazing.
posted by Ideefixe at 1:59 PM on August 7, 2023