They might not have any Grammy Awards on their shelf, but The Avett Brothers don’t need hardware to know success. The folk-rock band has been on an incredible journey, from their high school and college beginnings, to sold out stages around the world. Now, Judd Apatow has co-directed a look at their lives with “May It Last: A Portrait Of The Avett Brothers.”
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Debuting earlier this year at SXSW where it was warmly received, the documentary rides through the history Avett Brothers, detailing their triumphs, tragedies, and the musical bond that keeps them together. Here’s the official synopsis:
From longtime fans Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio and filmed with extraordinary access over the course of more than two years, MAY IT LAST is an intimate portrait of the acclaimed North Carolina band The Avett Brothers, charting their decade-and-a-half rise, while chronicling their present-day collaboration with famed producer Rick Rubin on the multi-Grammy-nominated album “True Sadness,” which was released on American Recordings/Republic Records. With the recording process as a backdrop, the film depicts a lifelong bond and unique creative partnership, as band members undergo marriage, divorce, parenthood, illness, and the challenges of the music business. More than just a music documentary, MAY IT LAST is a meditation on family, love, and the passage of time.
“May It Last: A Portrait Of The Avett Brothers” will play in cinemas for one night only on September 12th.
