On May 5th, the new Elliott Smith documentary Heaven Adores You will make its theatrical premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Directed by Nickolas Rossi, the film is the first of its kind to feature Smith’s music and will include interviews with his closest friends and colleagues, such as his sister Ashley, ex-girlfriend and collaborator Joanna Bolme, Jon Brion, Neil Gust, Larry Crane, Rob Schnapf, and many more. It will also feature unreleased songs, personal pictures, and rare footage
In anticipation of the documentary’s release, the filmmakers have shared an intimate teaser trailer focusing on Smith’s music and the overwhelmingly positive reaction to his mesmerizing performances. Watch it below (via Pitchfork).
(Read: Elliott Smith: Top 10 Songs, 10 Years Later)
