Country Crows Documentary Coming to HBO Max

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  1. Melody Bot

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    An HBO original documentary, Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, will debut on December 18th.

    The HBO Original documentary MUSIC BOX: COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY?, part of the new installment of the “Music Box” series created by Bill Simmons, is directed by Amy Scott (“Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken”), and debuts THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
     
    Synopsis: COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY? is an intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success. Centered on frontman Adam Duritz, the film explores the emotional aftermath of the band’s landmark studio album debut “August and Everything After” and the pressures and creative process of making their follow-up album “Recovering the Satellites.”
    
    Catapulted into fame by the massive hit “Mr. Jones” — a song about longing to be seen — Duritz quickly discovers that recognition comes with intense challenges. As the band becomes a household name, he finds himself caught between the loss of anonymity and a deepening desire to create something that still feels personal and true, while navigating his own personal battles with mental health challenges. While trying to regain his footing, Duritz channels his inner conflict into a second album that’s raw, urgent, and unapologetically honest.
    
    Told through candid interviews with present and former bandmembers and music contemporaries, and illustrated with rare archival footage and personal photographs, COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY? captures not only the making of a pivotal record, but also the emotional toll of overnight fame and the high-wire act of maintaining artistic integrity in the spotlight. It’s a portrait of creative defiance and the tension between visibility and vulnerability.
    
    The “Music Box” series, which debuted on HBO in 2021, is a collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world.
     
    Featured participants: Counting Crows band members including Adam Duritz, David Bryson, Charlie Gillingham, David Immerglück, Matt Malley, and Dan Vickrey; friends and peers including Chris Martin, Mary-Louise Parker, Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Ross, and Steve Kerr; music historian Rob Harvilla; and writer David Wild.
     
    Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents MUSIC BOX: COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY?, a Ringer Films Production in association with Shark Pig Studios. Directed by Amy Scott; producers, Jonathan Lynch and Brian Morrow; co-producer, Magdalena Munao; co-executive producers, Geoff Chow, Sean Fennessey, and Adam Gibbs; executive producers, Bill Simmons, Jody Gerson, and Marc Cimino. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Tina Nguyen.
     
    Films in this “Music Box” installment include:
    
    “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” (December 4): Through rare archival footage and deeply personal accounts, this documentary explores the extraordinary life, singular talent, and untimely death of Jeff Buckley — the enigmatic artist whose haunting voice and only album, “Grace,” left an indelible mark on music history; directed by Amy Berg.
    
    “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” (December 11): An intimate and heart-thumping documentary following Wizkid’s rise to global stardom, and how he has reshaped the way Africa is seen — and heard — around the world. Blending revealing moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the film captures how Wizkid is using his platform to change perceptions, reclaim post-colonial identity, and inspire a new generation; directed by Karam Gill.
    
    “Happy And You Know It” (December 25): A joyful and surprising journey into the fascinating world of toddler pop, the film explores why kids’ music is so catchy, can be deeply meaningful, and how AI is taking hold and shaping the industry. The film features appearances by The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner, and other musicians; directed by Penny Lane.
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  2. MarkM

    Duuuude

    will be checking this out the second it drops into max
     
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  3. brentstailing

    Regular Supporter

    I have probably watched nearly every Round Here live video on Youtube that was uploaded before five years ago. The song is performed different in every single video, and they are all beautiful. You can see the pain and despair on Adam's face, and it get me every time.
     
  4. Frank Lapidus

    Regular Supporter

    Same! I actually have a Round Here album from all the various ones I have collected over the years. Do you have a top 3-4?
     
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  5. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    We talking favorite "Round Here" renditions? This one has been lodged in my brain for the better part of two decades. He definitely pulled the "Can you see me?" part of "The Tall Grass" from this improv section.

     
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  6. sunsetGUN

    Room 211 Supporter

    Likely my favorite song ever written.
     
  7. somethingliketj

    And that's why you always leave a note.

    Not trying to be that guy pointing out a typo, but "Country Crows" made me lol. Honestly, would be a great name for a cover band version of these guys.
     
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  8. Former Planets

    Aaaachem!

    I was waiting for Jason to notice and fix it on his own and was pleasantly surprised it took so long for someone to point it out!
     
  9. DandonTRJ

    ~~~ヾ(^∇^ Supporter

    I love the Country Crows. Favorite songs include Around This Place, Sir Jones, and Lengthy December.
     
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  10. xburningcoffin

    KC

    The funny thing is it’s still there on the heading when you click on the link
     
  11. What do you mean that's not actually their name? It's the Berenstein vs Berenstain Bears case all over again!
     
  12. dnaps

    Regular

    Oh fork yes.