The Mavericks - Things I Cannot Change

What this video is

Released in 1999 as part of The Mavericks' best-of compilation cycle, 'Things I Cannot Change' arrives at a pivotal cultural juncture: the late-90s New Country commercial peak was giving way to the early-2000s neo-traditionalist and alternative country divergence. The Mavericks — formed in Miami in 1989, CMA Vocal Group of the Year in 1995 and 1996, and Grammy winners in 1996 — occupied a uniquely cosmopolitan…

Why it matters

The Mavericks represent one of the most stylistically distinct acts of the 90s country-pop era, and this video embodies the band's hybrid identity. The theatrical warmth, fast editorial rhythm, and Mungia's indie-film eye elevate the production above standard late-90s country video conventions,…

The director

Lance Mungia (born 1972) is an American film director and screenwriter who studied film at Loyola Marymount University. His short film A Garden for Rio (1996) screened at Sundance, leading to funding for his cult feature Six-String Samurai (1998). He…