With “Mr. Jones” they became overnight sensations. With August and Everything After, they became the soundtrack to a generation. But behind the soaring choruses and poetic lyrics was a band — and a frontman — navigating the dizzying highs and heavy costs of fame.

This vibrant and deeply personal documentary dives into the legacy of Counting Crows and their enigmatic lead singer Adam Duritz, not as a nostalgia play, but as a raw and revealing look at identity, artistry, and the fine line between performance and reality. With unprecedented access, the film follows the band’s rise from the coffeehouses of Berkeley to headlining arenas — and the emotional turbulence that came with it.

Told with wit, warmth, and the lyrical spirit that defines the Crows' greatest hits — from “A Long December” to “Round Here” — the film mixes electric live footage, intimate interviews, and never-before-seen moments to create a portrait as layered and compelling as the music itself.—Cara Cusumano

Amy Scott