Back To Index I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco
 Barnes & Noble On the surface, the subtitle of Sam Joness documentary, "A Film About Wilco," may appear misleading. The film is not about shock value, or making the alt-country group worthy of a VH-1 special. Rather, its a chronicle of the recording of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, an album for which the band was given a modest budget and free creative rein. Shooting on black-and-white film that conveys a sense of intimacy and honesty, Jones shows Wilco at work and at odds, both in the studio and in performance. Adding to the films voyeuristic texture is an insightful array of interviews with the band, manager Tony Margherita, and music critic David Fricke, among others. The tumultuous turns following Foxtrots completion -- including the labels decision to reject the record and drop the band, as well as the exodus of co-songwriter Jay Bennett -- came as a surprise to many. Jones does what he can to put these events in perspective, but the ultimate picture is that of a great American band that, despite creative differences, crafted an acclaimed recording. Dont be confused; I Am Trying to Break Your Heart is not merely a cerebral treatment of the band. Theres plenty of music for fans to sink their teeth into, both of the recorded and live variety. And this is really where it becomes "A Film About Wilco." Despite the turmoil with record executives, Wilco is about music. The fan-friendly two-DVD release features commentary by Jones and the band, a making-of featurette, and more than 70 minutes of extra footage including live performances and unreleased songs. Tony Nigro Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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