as a "counterweight" to the American "narrative of unlimited potential and boundless opportunity" in favor of an emphasis on the value of limitations. Alverson's frequent collaborators include Colm O'Leary, Tim Heidecker, Gregg Turkington, and Tye Sheridan. Videos Alverson has directed music videos for Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Benjamin Booker, Strand of Oaks, Night Beds, Gregor Samsa and Oneohtrix Point Never. Music In addition to his directorial work he has released 10 records, most recently with his band Lean Year in 2017. Alverson was the brains behind his previous band Spokane. Filmography Discography Lean Year Lean Year | Western Vinyl (2017) Sides | Western Vinyl (2022) Spokane Leisure and Other Songs | Jagjaguwar (2000) Proud Graduates | Jagjaguwar (2001) Close Quarters | Acuarela (2001) Able Bodies | Jagjaguwar (2003) Measurement | Jagjaguwar (2005) Little Hours | Jagjaguwar (2007) References 1971 births Living people Artists from Spokane, Washington Film directors from Washington (state) Screenwriters from Washington (state) 21st-century American male writers 21st-century American screenwriters