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Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed
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Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed

2023-04-07 · 98 min · ★ 5.3

Documentary · Music

​An exploration of the personal and creative struggles behind the music of four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell.

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Directors
Sam Jones
Production companies
Ringer Films, Duplass Brothers Productions, Beware Doll Films, GraySky, HBO Documentary Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Jason IsbellJason IsbellSelf
Amanda ShiresAmanda ShiresSelf

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