Sara Bareilles and Director Josh Alexander Discuss 'Good Grief' Documentary
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Chris Willman · Variety
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Key points
- The documentary 'Sara Bareilles: Good Grief' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
- The film explores how Bareilles transformed personal loss into her album 'Good Grief'.
- Director Josh Alexander collaborated with Bareilles to document her creative journey.
- The title 'Good Grief' reimagines the phrase as a literal emotional process.
- The documentary showcases Bareilles' artistic expression of grief through music.
Sara Bareilles and director Josh Alexander have collaborated on the documentary 'Sara Bareilles: Good Grief,' which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film explores Bareilles' creative process as she transformed her personal experiences with loss into the themes of her album of the same name. The documentary offers insight into how the singer-songwriter turned emotional pain into artistic expression. The title 'Good Grief' plays on the phrase, reframing it as a literal journey rather than an oxymoron. The film highlights Bareilles' ability to channel her grief into meaningful music.
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