Beyonce - Unauthorized

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  • NR
  • 38 min

Beyonce - Unauthorized is a documentary-style film that follows the life of Beyonce Knowles, a well-known singer, songwriter, and actress. The movie is packed with footage from her early years with the group Destiny's Child, to her evolution as a solo artist and mother to three children. The movie begins with Beyonce's family life growing up in Houston. Viewers are introduced to her parents, Matthew and Tina Knowles, and her younger sister, Solange. There is footage of Beyonce singing and dancing as a young girl, as well as singing in her church. We get a sense of her early ambition and talent, as well as how her family supported her in pursuing her dreams.

The film then shifts to Destiny's Child, showcasing the group's early years and their rise to fame. We see how Beyonce was the lead singer of the group and Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams were backup vocalists. The movie goes into detail about the struggles they faced with record labels and their music video releases facing censorship. Nevertheless, their hard work and dedication to their music paid off, leading to their break out success worldwide.

Following the break-up of Destiny's Child, viewers see Beyonce's rise as a solo artist. The film showcases her journey to writing, recording and releasing her first solo album, Dangerously in Love. There is footage of live performances such as the introduction of the song "Crazy in Love" on the BET awards. We also see how she has evolved over the years as an artist that helps people and making change, which is clear through her documentary titled "Black is King".

The film then dives into Beyonce's acting career, showcasing some of her most memorable roles in films like Dreamgirls and Cadillac Records. We are given details which were previously unknown about her struggles in the film industry as a woman of color. Despite the challenges, Beyonce persevered and played numerous iconic characters in movies, especially in roles that helped in promoting diversity.

The movie concludes with Beyonce's personal life, as a wife to Jay Z, and they are seen performing 'Crazy in Love' to a massive crowd on tour. The camera pans to home videos of their children Blue Ivy, Sir, and Rumi, showing the personal family life of the famous couple.

Overall, Beyonce - Unauthorized is a well-researched movie that covers Beyonce's exciting career as a musician, actor, activist and family woman. Viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the star's background, her creative process and the hard work and dedication she has put into her life and career. The film has a beautiful narrative flow that is enriched by Beyonce's music and live performances, making for a thoroughly entertaining experience.

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Description
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    38 min