One More Time with Feeling is a 2016 British documentary by director Andrew Dominik. It follows Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds as they record the album Skeleton Tree, shortly after the tragic death of Cave’s son Arthur. Blending interviews, narration, and raw studio performances, the film captures themes of grief, healing, artistic struggle and the fragility of human emotion.
Shot over just 10 days in early 2016, the documentary mixes black & white and colour visuals and is filmed in both 2D and 3D. Cinematographers Benoît Debie and Alwin H. Küchler create an atmospheric, intimate mood. Much of the narration was recorded by Cave on his iPhone afterward, adding an improvised emotional edge.
The film explores how grief interrupts creativity — and how creativity becomes a tool for survival. Critics noted its honesty and vulnerability, calling it one of the most emotionally powerful music documentaries ever made.
More than a music documentary, the film stands as a portrait of how people rebuild after devastating loss. It’s widely considered one of the most profound films ever created about grief, fatherhood, and artistic resilience.