Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed

Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed

Documentary, Music | April 7, 2023

In his own words, renowned singer and songwriter Jason Isbell takes us on an unexpected journey through his musical evolution and creative process as he goes into the studio to record his new album “Reunions” with his band The 400 Unit. With striking candor and honesty, Isbell lays bare his difficult childhood, his struggles with addiction and relationships, and funneling all his pain and private battles into his music. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrives and forces him and his family into lockdown, Isbell must confront the self-doubt and fears that isolation brings to a recovering addict and artist, even as the album releases to rave reviews.

Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed

Documentary, Music | April 7, 2023

Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed
In his own words, renowned singer and songwriter Jason Isbell takes us on an unexpected journey through his musical evolution and creative process as he goes into the studio to record his new album “Reunions” with his band The 400 Unit. With striking candor and honesty, Isbell lays bare his difficult childhood, his struggles with addiction and relationships, and funneling all his pain and private battles into his music. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrives and forces him and his family into lockdown, Isbell must confront the self-doubt and fears that isolation brings to a recovering addict and artist, even as the album releases to rave reviews.
IMDb rating 8.0
Producers Duplass Brothers Productions, HBO Documentary Films, Beware Doll Films, The Ringer Films, GraySky
Original title Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed
Directors Sam Jones
Writers

Cast

Jason Isbell

as Self

Amanda Shires

as Self