Jagged

Name: Jagged
Genre: Documentary, Music

United States · 2021
1h 39m
Director Alison Klayman
Starring Alanis Morissette
Genre Documentary, Music

Jagged is an account of the early days of singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette's career, from performing in talent shows to global superstardom. It centers on the production and release of her groundbreaking album Jagged Little Pill, as well as the struggles she faced as a woman in the male-dominated rock scene of the 90s.

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The A.V. Club by

The documentary ends up both a delightful ’90s time capsule and a sharp analysis of the social and cultural forces that shaped Morissette’s career—for better and worse.

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by Chandler Levack

Alison Klayman’s documentary about the making of Jagged Little Pill should be as raw as its source material, but plays it incredibly safe instead.

RogerEbert.com by Christy Lemire

Jagged rides the wave of that excitement, but avoids opportunities to explore deeper below the surface.

Consequence by Clint Worthington

If you’re looking for a heartwarming, affirming doc about how yes, you’re right to love Alanis Morissette, it’ll probably work for you. But don’t expect to learn anything new, or be wowed by its presentation.