The life and legacy of Whitney Houston continues to prove fascinating for the masses six years on from her tragic death.
A litany of projects have been released since – including live albums and biographical broadcasts.
The latter has been most controversial: case in point Lifetime’s polarizing ‘Whitney’ pic and Nick Broomfield’s documentary ‘Can I Be Me’ (which was well-received but critiqued by the singer’s family due to its heavy focus on her sexuality).
In a bid to tell the story on their terms, the diva’s estate have teamed with Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald for what they’re billing as the definitive doc film – ‘Whitney.’
More, including the first look trailer, below…
Set for US release on July 6th, ‘Whitney’ is touted as “the only film officially supported by the late singer’s estate.”
It includes previously unreleased recordings, rare never-before-seen footage and live performances recorded by Houston at various stages her life, as well as original studio recordings and acapellas of some of the late singer’s greatest hits.
It’ll also feature personal home movie footage that has never been seen publicly before, offering a rare glimpse of Whitney’s life behind-the-scenes. Per the press release, viewers will see Nippy as her truest self – something only closest relatives, friends and collaborators have been able to witness until this point.
Speaking on the project, director Macdonald said:
“I approached Whitney’s life like a mystery story; why did someone with so much raw talent and beauty self-destruct so publicly and painfully? I was lucky enough to have the support of Pat Houston and the Whitney Houston estate in this quest. They entrusted me with the ‘keys to the vault’ while giving me complete freedom to follow the story wherever it went. At heart, Whitney is an intimate family story that reveals a new side to a woman that even her most die-hard fans never knew.”
Pat Houston, the diva’s manager, sister-in-law and the executor of Houston’s estate, added:
“To tell Whitney’s story, you have to know her story.
We could not be more excited that Whitney’s fans will have this authoritative and definitive documentary chronicling the full arc or her career and the scope of Whitney’s entire life. This is an amazing retrospective that celebrates Whitney with never-before-seen footage and Kevin approaches her life with no blinders on. He captures all of Whitney’s magic, and he does not ignore the hard times. This is a film that will truly thrill all who knew and loved her as a musician, actress, model and so much more.”
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It’s understandable why the estate will want to tell Whitney’s story their way. Why not? Especially if everyone else already is.
Folk will undoubtedly have something to say, but we’re here for anything that provides more of an insight into one of the most fascinating, multi-dimensional talents the world has ever seen. A talent that we said goodbye to far too soon.
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Excited
This is how you know Whitney is still Queen of this music game. Even in death. Like how many Whitney documentries and movies are they going to make?
Finally someone is telling Whitney’s story the way she would’ve wanted it to be told.
by ignoring the fact that she was a crack head?
She didn’t do crack…
Sorry, I don’t trust ANYTHING with Pat Houston’s name attached to it.
Greatest Love of All at Arista 25th — is the Greatest “LIVE” female vocal of all time. Hands Down.
Agreed. And don’t forget One moment in time live at the Grammys
sorry but you are both wrong.
the greatest recorded vocal of ANY artist belongs to…WHITNEY HOUSTON – ‘I am changing’ live in japan 1986.
listen and i dare you to disagree
I agree with King Z That´s far from her best. She has better Greatest love of All live performances to begin with. I agree that she looked spectacular in that dress though so it makes it more iconic.
I’m excited about this!!
What a wonderful artist. Truly missed by millions of fans…Rip
My gosh it is hearing THAT voice and I instantly feel like I want to cry. Once in a lifetime phenomenon. A standard. The first verse and chorus of I will always love you ALONE are more beautiful and iconic and unmatchable than 99,99% of things in music. When I hear those things I seriously haven´t got teh time for lessors and inflations. Some people like to tell me I live in the past in this blog. But… is there anything as GREAT as that out there now? No need to answer.
You betta PREACH!!!!!!!! ????????????
I feel you. Whitney was one of a kind. Her voice was out of this world.
The real JOHNVIDAL. I agree with your comment. That type of talent exists in some African American church choirs. Unfortunately the music industry does not invest much in their artists and certainly not in recruiting new talent so that type of vocal talent goes unoticed and not sought after by music label execs today.
Thanks Trash.
We love that you support the African Americans
It’s a shame you would never be one.
Omg this is gonna be sooo good. I think about Whitney a lot. Still hard to believe she’s gone.
Nippy I love you, can’t wait!! I hope it’s the truth this time and #NOT rubbishing her career or her tbh in anyway. 🙁
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was a very beautiful woman with an extraordinary talent…..she possessed the best female voice The Good Lord ever created!! Must people still bash others who had a medical affliction? That is what addiction is!!! We lost Michael, Jimi, Janis…the list is too long! Admire these people positively for their accomplishments!