SummaryBy the time Whitney Elizabeth Houston was 15, she was singing background vocals for Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls, and Jermaine Jackson. In 1983 Whitney signed a worldwide recording contract with Clive Davis's Arista Records. However her success came with its fair share of drug use, love affairs, and scandals.
Directed By:Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal
Written By:Nick Broomfield, Marc Hoeferlin
Whitney: Can I Be Me
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Apr 29, 2017
83
The film’s main triumph is in crafting a convincing narrative with a clear point of view.
Aug 17, 2017
70
A surprisingly conventional, dutifully respectful behind-the-scenes portrait of Whitney Houston’s rise and struggles with fame and drugs before her death at 48.
Apr 29, 2017
70
Whitney Can I Be Me delivers yet another tragic lesson in the toxic mix of fame and talent and children: it should be required viewing for all those who seek to follow this diva’s path to fame and fortune.
Aug 18, 2017
38
It's no surprise that Nick Broomfield finds little use for the moments of unabashed triumphalism in Houston's life, as he's doggedly fixated on the humiliating swan dive.
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Production Company:
- Lafayette Films
- Passion Pictures
- Showtime Networks
Release Date:Aug 18, 2017
Duration:1 h 45 m
Rating:TV-MA
Tagline:An incredible and poignant life story.
Awards
Nantucket Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Hawaii Film Critics Society
• 1 Nomination
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Nomination
