An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston. Read more …
Macdonald leaves no stone unturned in this tremendous look at Houston, one that sheds real light on the singer’s psychology.
Sombre and thoughtful documentary looking back over the tragic life of the titular singer.
This is a documentary full of talking heads. It is also very well researched and full of revealing archive material. The director asks all the questions you would expect but doesn’t always get the answers he is hoping for.
Kevin Macdonald’s film about the life and death of the troubled singer unveils a huge revelation two-thirds of the way in.
Still doesn’t feel definitive. And no matter how great the access or endorsement, it’s still milking a tragedy.
In the end, whether or not you think that Macdonald has “solved” the question of her self-destruction, that voice remains as mysterious as ever – ineffable and unforgettable.
Whitney: how the bleak new documentary betrays its subject.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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