Blue Ice Docs
Presents
It’s All Gonna Break
Featuring Broken Social Scene
A Feature Documentary
Shot & Directed by Stephen Chung
Canadian Premiere
January 24, 2025
7:30pm
Hot Docs Cinema
Following the screening, Lana Gay (from Indie 88.1) will host a Q&A with members of the band.
And
January 25, 2025
6:00pm
Hot Docs Cinema
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PRESS RELEASE
Before the algorithm, before streaming giants, there was a collective. A beautiful, chaotic, soul-stirring band of brilliance called Broken Social Scene. Toronto gave birth in the early 2000’s to this musical force that wasn’t just a band, it was a movement, and soon became a worldwide phenomenon. And cinematographer Stephen Chung was there, fly-on-the-wall style, capturing every note, every explosion of creativity. It’s All Gonna Break is the intimate documentary that unveils the true indie heroes story.
It’s All Gonna Break unearths the intimate, never before seen, behind-the-scenes footage documenting the creation of Canada’s most influential music collective. The film features interviews with the full Broken Social Scene band, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Feist, Emily Haines, Amy Milan, Charles Spearin, Andrew Whiteman, Justin Peroff, John Crossingham, Evan Cranley, James Shaw, Jeffrey Remedios, David Newfeld, all of whom helped catapult this indie-darling group from the beer-soaked bars of Toronto to stadium stages at festivals across the United States and Europe. It’s All Gonna Break is not just a way to watch an incredible group of friends and musicians come together to create timeless art; it’s the documentation of a moment that changed Canadian culture, while reaching the rest of the world with their much-loved indie rock sound.
“I’m incredibly proud to have been a part of bringing the story of Broken Social Scene to life,” says Ann Shin, Executive Producer, Fathom Films. “This documentary is a testament to the band’s enduring legacy and the power of music to connect us all. With Stephen’s unprecedented access and long-term friendship with the band, It’s All Gonna Break is a must-see for both longtime fans and new generations of music lovers alike.”
“It’s All Gonna Break is more than a documentary; it’s a time machine, a backstage pass, and a love letter to Broken Social Scene the band, all rolled into one,” says Robin Smith, President of Blue Ice Docs. “I’m stoked to bring this piece of music history to screens across Canada.”
It’s All Gonna Break kicks-off its Canadian theatrical run where it all started, in Toronto. And will Premiere at the Hot Docs Cinema January 24 and 25, 2025.
Tickets are available here.
Following its theatrical and festival run, Bell Media’s Crave will broadcast the film in early summer 2025.
The film was generously funded through the support of CRAVE, Telefilm, Ontario Creates, Canada Media Fund, Rogers Cable Network Fund, Hot Docs – Slaight Family Fund, Canadian and Ontario Film and Tax credits.
IT’S ALL GONNA BREAK CREDITS:
Director:
Stephen Chung
Featuring: Broken Social Scene
Producer:
Ann Shin / Diana Warmé
Executive Producer:
Stephen Chung / Andrea Menzie / Ann Shin / Hannah Donegan
Writer:
Andrea Menzies
Editor:
Andrew Beach / Graham Withers
Cinematographer:
Stephen Chung
Production Coordinator: Mariam Bastani
Production Company: Fathom Films
Distributor: Blue Ice Docs
