Don’t Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker (2017): Cast

In 2007, eleven years after the influential punk band Jawbreaker disbanded, the three members—Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler—reunited in a San Francisco recording studio. The documentary chronicles their reconnection as they revisit their albums, share memories, and perform together for what may be the last time. It explores their journey from humble beginnings to achieving success, delving into the internal conflicts, health challenges, and repercussions of signing with a major label. The film includes interviews with musicians like Billy Joe Armstrong and Steve Albini, along with Jessica Hopper and others.

• TI Co-director Tim Irwin
• KS Co-director Keith Schieron

• BS Blake Schwarzenbach
• CB Chris Bauermeister
• AP Adam Pfahler
• SA Steve Albini

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