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Feature film — 2017

Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker (2017)

8.01h 14mDocumentary — Music

In 2007, 11 years after one of the most influential American punk bands, Jawbreaker, called it quits, the three members, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler reconnect in a San Francisco recording studio to listen back to their albums, reminisce and even perform together one last time. Follow the band as they retell their "rags to riches to rags" story writhe with inner band turmoil, health issues, and the aftermath of signing to a major label. Featuring interviews with Billy Joe Armstrong, Steve Albini, Jessica Hopper, Graham Elliot, Chris Shifflet, Josh Caterer and more.

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Director: Keith Schieron

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Cast & crew

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Chris Bauermeister

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Adam Pfahler

Blake Schwarzenbach as

Blake Schwarzenbach

Steve Albini as

Steve Albini

Billie Joe Armstrong as

Billie Joe Armstrong

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Josh Caterer

Graham Elliot as

Graham Elliot

Jessica Hopper as

Jessica Hopper

Kembra Pfahler as

Kembra Pfahler

Chris Shiflett as

Chris Shiflett

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