Sara Bareilles: Good Grief Directed by Josh Alexander

Why It Matters

The film offers a candid look at how a major artist transforms personal trauma into creative output, deepening fan engagement and underscoring the cultural role of music in processing loss. It also provides a marketable, emotionally resonant narrative likely to boost interest among audiences seeking authentic artist-driven stories.

Summary

Directed by Josh Alexander, Sara Bareilles: Good Grief documents the singer-songwriter as she retreats to a recording studio with five close collaborators to create new music amid profound personal loss. The film chronicles Bareilles’ post-pandemic grief after losing two close friends to cancer and her struggles with unsuccessful fertility treatments, showing how she channels pain into art. Alexander emphasizes the singer’s vulnerability and the blending of joy and sorrow as Bareilles works at a peak creative moment. The result is an intimate portrait of artistic resilience and the collaborative process behind newly written material.

Original Description

Director Josh Alexander joins us to talk about Sara Bareilles: Good Grief a documentary about Sara's return to the studio after years of profound personal loss, including the deaths of two close friends and an emotional journey through fertility treatments. What could have been a story about heartbreak became something far more powerful: a testament to creativity, community, and unexpected joy. World premiere June 4 at the Beacon Theatre, presented by City National Bank. Get tickets at the link below 🎶

https://tribecafilm.com/films/sara-bareilles-good-grief-2026