It's All Gonna Break

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Imagine being a fly on the wall at the birth of a musical movement that would change indie rock forever. In early 2000's in Toronto, a group of young creative musicians collectively known as, Broken Social Scene, got together and soon became a worldwide phenomenon. IT'S ALL GONNA BREAK is an electrifying and intimate documentary about the indie rock that redefined the sound of a generation. Filmmaker and longtime friend Stephen Chung was there from the beginning, capturing the chaos, creativity, and camaraderie that fueled their rise and caught on camera the making of the iconic "You Forgot It In People." With never-before-seen archival footage and new interviews with Kevin Drew, Leslie Feist, Brendan Canning, Emily Haines, Amy Millan, and more, the film traces the band's evolution from raw basement jams to global stages like Lollapalooza and The Late Show with David Letterman. A love letter to independent music, IT'S ALL GONNA BREAK is a vibrant time capsule of a pre-digital era and a moving reflection on friendship, art, and the freedom to create on your own terms.

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Oscar Goff

Cambridge Day

One can easily imagine this movie inspiring a contemporary 20-something to find a bunch of friends and start their own weird, sprawling art-rock band.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 5, 2025

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Chung demystifies Broken Social Scene, reminding us just how personal the journey is for those inside the story. It’s a remarkable little picture, and one that should appeal to fans of the band and the newcomers.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 3, 2025

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Rodrigo Perez

The Playlist

At times overly earnest, the film’s emotional honesty aligns perfectly with its subject: a profoundly human, flawed, and beautiful musical experiment.

Rated: B

Jun 2, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

The film paints a picture of a band like no other, as well as the bygone Toronto scene, with familiar faces like Peaches and Leslie Feist popping up.

May 30, 2025

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Michael Talbot-Haynes

Film Threat

It’s All Gonna Break is a labor of love that simply doesn’t know how to share the devotion with the uninitiated.

Rated: 6/10

May 28, 2025

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Louis Roberts

Loud and Clear Reviews

what is evidently foremost in the filmmaker’s mind is reconnecting with the vast community of musicians, friends and fans of Broken Social Scene, who will all surely love it.

Rated: 3/5

May 26, 2025

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Stephen C

1 hour and 29 minutes of real music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Synopsis

Imagine being a fly on the wall at the birth of a musical movement that would change indie rock forever. In early 2000's in Toronto, a group of young creative musicians collectively known as, Broken Social Scene, got together and soon became a worldwide phenomenon. IT'S ALL GONNA BREAK is an electrifying and intimate documentary about the indie rock that redefined the sound of a generation. Filmmaker and longtime friend Stephen Chung was there from the beginning, capturing the chaos, creativity, and camaraderie that fueled their rise and caught on camera the making of the iconic "You Forgot It In People." With never-before-seen archival footage and new interviews with Kevin Drew, Leslie Feist, Brendan Canning, Emily Haines, Amy Millan, and more, the film traces the band's evolution from raw basement jams to global stages like Lollapalooza and The Late Show with David Letterman. A love letter to independent music, IT'S ALL GONNA BREAK is a vibrant time capsule of a pre-digital era and a moving reflection on friendship, art, and the freedom to create on your own terms.

Director: Stephen Chung
Producer: Ann Shin, Diana Warme
Screenwriter: Andrew Beach, Andrea Menzies
Distributor: Cargo Film & Releasing
Production Co: Fathom Film Group
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 29m