Whitney Houston had a record-breaking career and a heart-breaking life. This documentary is the second one to be produced about her (the first was not authorized by the family). As a result, this one has interviews with her parents and brothers, as well as musicians and others in her sphere. It also shares a few secrets from her past. As a film, it’s pretty straightforward in approach: interviews interspersed with lots of photos, performance footage and home videos. The pace starts to drag as the story becomes more gloomy. Still, anyone who’s curious about Houston will appreciate it’s thorough approach to her story. (Criterion Cinemas only)
(3 / 5)