Toronto indie-rock collective Broken Social Scene is the focus of a new documentary, It’s All Gonna Break, directed by Stephen Chung. The film, which takes its title from the closing track of their 2005 self-titled album, will premiere on October 16 at the Woodstock Film Festival.
Chung’s documentary dives deep into the early years of the band, tracing the creation of their first three albums: Feel Good Lost (2001), You Forgot It in People (2002), and Broken Social Scene (2005). The film showcases never-before-seen footage from these recording sessions, as well as interviews with key members of the group, including Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Feist, Emily Haines, and Amy Millan.
Watch the trailer below:
The project, over a decade in the making, almost didn’t happen. Chung originally attempted to make a film about the band in 2007, but the group turned down his rough cut at the time. “Almost 20 years later, the time is now,” a press release reads, highlighting the film’s exploration of how art is made, how relationships evolve, and how a band like Broken Social Scene left its mark on the global music scene.
The documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the band’s journey, blending archival footage with new interviews. It promises to give viewers insight into how the collective came together, the challenges they faced, and the eventual success they achieved — often without intending to. Feist, featured in the film’s trailer, reflects on the band’s early days, saying, “Those early jams, I remember feeling like the storm was gathering.”
It’s All Gonna Break will be hitting the festival circuit following its Woodstock premiere, with additional dates to be announced soon.
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