Behind the Beauty: Jeff Buckley's Struggle with Fame

A new documentary about the life and untimely death of singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley is set to reveal the star-studded musician's turmoil with fame and success.

Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley," sheds light on the emotional struggles of the late artist, who died at the age of 30 due to accidental drowning in 1997.

According to former girlfriend Joan Wasser, the singer-songwriter was overcome with embarrassment when his face appeared on PEOPLE magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" issue. The page with his image featured a quote from Buckley himself: "Kill me."

In an effort to keep his image off public view, Buckley allegedly spent hundreds of dollars buying every available copy of the magazine, only to return and purchase more in an attempt to stop anyone from seeing the offending picture.

The documentary features raw interviews with Wasser, who shares other insights into Buckley's life, including his difficult childhood with a absent father and young mother and his intense desire to maintain authenticity in his music despite the pressures of fame.

It also delves into Buckley's mental health struggles, including pervasive feelings of imposter syndrome and his interactions with fellow musicians. His battle to stay true to himself amidst industry expectations is portrayed as a defining aspect of his artistic journey.

Released only one studio album during his lifetime, 1994's "Grace," which gained moderate success in the U.S., marked Buckley's fleeting yet resonant entry into the music world. At the time of his death, he was working on recording a second album.

Legendary actor Brad Pitt, who once considered starring in a biopic about Buckley (the film would later be produced by Pitt's Plan B Entertainment), now serves as the producer behind "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley," providing a fresh perspective on the singer-songwriter's enduring legacy.