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May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers

Filmed with extensive access over the course of more than two years, May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers is an inside look at the North Carolina band, from their origins to a recent collaboration with legendary record producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Jay Z, Beastie Boys, Dixie Chicks, etc.) on the Grammy-nominated album True Sadness. Read More

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Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio Are Big Fans of the Avett Brothers, and They’ve Made a Film to Prove It

The filmmakers discuss spending two years with the band, their biggest takeaways, and the songs they love most.

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“Deftly illustrates the curious chemistry between Scott and Seth Avett that helped lead their energetic and expressive music to arena-filling heights.”
— LOS ANGELES TIMES
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It Was Family First at the May It Last Premiere

The documentary’s subject, the Avett Brothers, opened up about the inspirational ways in which they take their lives and turn them into art.

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