"I Am: Celine Dion" documentary - Official Topic

[Shaun]

Very much looking forward to this. A bit weird to send out a massive press release regarding it with no release date though. Hopefully it’s released soon.

[Davey84]

Very much looking forward to this. A bit weird to send out a massive press release regarding it with no release date though. Hopefully it's released soon.

 

Yeah I guess it's all about creating the buzz now.

 

Is it just me, or are you also thinking of Christina's song each time you see the title 'I Am'? I wouldn't mind Céline covering this song for the documentary

I am temperamental and

I have imperfections and

I am emotional

I am unpredictable

I am naked

I am vulnerable

I am a woman

I am opening up to you

Love me or leave me

Just take it or leave it

It's not that I'm needy

Just need you to see me

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me

Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

[Celine Fan 77]

Can you imagine that the release date and her comeback date are announced at the same time? I guess one can dream…

[Zofia]

I agree with you. My point was maybe to see if she’s able to get to remission or if he have more clarity of if she’s able to return to singing with this illness. However that was just in the back of my mind, I’m really happy Celine is ready to open up and speak out about her illness. I think it’s brave and honorable.

 

Yes, it's great news in every way. I think it's great that they didn't wait longer, because it can be difficult to have any clear and lasting results from treatment. This could be a multi-year battle with varying fortunes... Since she's now ready to talk about it publicly, it means a very important part of regaining control of her life, no matter what her future holds. It's also an important part of her therapy. We, on the other hand, will finally not be doomed to gossip, leaks and speculation, even if a happy ending is still uncertain. Even difficult words and images are better than the silence in which phantoms are born.

 

And then there are the patients themselves. Her public announcement of her diagnosis triggered a media tornado; a foundation dedicated to the disease reported that SPS visibility in the media increased by 28,000 percent. This video could be a huge step forward - in funding research and in getting SPS patients out of the terrible psychological isolation that is the fate of rare disease patients.

 

It sounds a bit funny, but I'm so proud of her…

[Shaun]

Maybe a March 30th release date?

[mirage]

 

 

 

There's a lot to unpack in that press release! Sadly no launch date yet, but obviously everything is ready to go, so I'd imagine it'll show up on Prime in the next few months, hopefully with a solid promotional push behind it.

 

I guess now we know that Céline's SPS diagnosis will form a core, if not the core, focus of the documentary. I hope there's still room in there for deeper analysis of her overall career and success, and that this hasn't become purely an SPS documentary - admirable though the desire to raise awareness may be. I do think Céline will be willing to show a lot, so unless she's had milder effects, we might be a bit shocked at how her SPS symptoms manifest.

 

Also nice to see a reference to "the road to resuming my performing career" in there. I'm not holding my breath for anything big any time soon, but there is now hope and intention behind her return. The reference to visiting the recording studio is a hopeful sign, too, unless it was for the recording of Love Again since that likely took place during the period the documentary was being filmed. Or maybe they're ready to launch a full-on blitz of a return with the documentary, a new album, and a tour/residency announcement. Hey, I can dream...

 

I did laugh at the "living an open and authentic life amidst illness" bit, though, given how silent everything's been since the original announcement.

 

Yeah the reference to visiting the recording studio can mean anything.

Let's just prepare it's for Love Again.

But yeah I too dream of a new album

 

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[scielle]

Yeah the reference to visiting the recording studio can mean anything.

Let's just prepare it's for Love Again.

But yeah I too dream of a new album

 

This was filmed throughout 2023 - wasn't LA recorded prior to that?

 

Anyhow, I checked LV Review Journal to see if John Katsilometes has any more color and the answer is no: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/film-focuses-on-a-year-of-celine-dions-health-struggles-2990436/

 

"There has been no word on when or even if Dion will be able to return to the stage. Officials with AEG Presents, which books the Theater, has said only they are optimistic she can eventually perform."

[mirage]

The make it seem this docu was created because of the SPS, but this documentary was announced even before she canceled Vegas.

I wonder when they really started recording this. And if her illness suddenly changed the whole concept.

 

"During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.”

 

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[nuts2you]

So glad to see this Board come ALIVE again

[scielle]

Yes, it's great news in every way. I think it's great that they didn't wait longer, because it can be difficult to have any clear and lasting results from treatment. This could be a multi-year battle with varying fortunes... Since she's now ready to talk about it publicly, it means a very important part of regaining control of her life, no matter what her future holds. It's also an important part of her therapy. We, on the other hand, will finally not be doomed to gossip, leaks and speculation, even if a happy ending is still uncertain. Even difficult words and images are better than the silence in which phantoms are born.

 

And then there are the patients themselves. Her public announcement of her diagnosis triggered a media tornado; a foundation dedicated to the disease reported that SPS visibility in the media increased by 28,000 percent. This video could be a huge step forward - in funding research and in getting SPS patients out of the terrible psychological isolation that is the fate of rare disease patients.

 

It sounds a bit funny, but I'm so proud of her…

 

This is really going to move the needle for the SPS patient community in a big way, and likely for awareness of rare/ orphan diseases in general.

I think maybe the silence over the past year was part of wanting to address it all in a proper forum and with the depth and nuance it deserves, not in 30-sec social media posts. I respect that. I always felt Celine will talk about it all when she's ready. Well, it appears this is the vehicle she has chosen to do that.

 

The make it seem this docu was created because of the SPS, but this documentary was announced even before she canceled Vegas.

I wonder when they really started recording this. And if her illness suddenly changed the whole concept.

 

Yes, absolutely.

In a way, it worked out perfectly that they already had a doc planned and with Irene on board. After all, she has made several films about disability, and ones that were very personal & about her own family.

Edited January 30, 2024 at 04:16 PM by scielle

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delete Edited January 30, 2024 at 04:27 PM by comingback

[DionFanAlways]

Please be something we don’t know. If it opens with I have 13 brothers and sisters I’m gonna jump. Kidding, kind of. . . lol!

I can’t wait for this!

[george_matei]

The release date will appear on the same day when we'll see the trailer I guess. It's weird they announced it without a release day, but I hope it's part of their plan and other things will follow.

[Zofia]

This is really going to move the needle for the SPS patient community in a big way, and likely for awareness of rare/ orphan diseases in general.

I think maybe the silence over the past year was part of wanting to address it all in a proper forum and with the depth and nuance it deserves, not in 30-sec social media posts. I respect that. I always felt Celine will talk about it all when she's ready. Well, it appears this is the vehicle she has chosen to do that.

 

Yes, absolutely.

In a way, it worked out perfectly that they already had a doc planned and with Irene on board. After all, she has made several films about disability, and ones that were very personal & about her own family.

 

Yes, Celine is nobly old-school when it comes to social media She is not addicted to selling her life in daily snippets; she only shows what - and only when - she has control over. I love that about her. As she herself said in a December 8 message: "she wasn't ready to talk about what I was going through." Apparently, she already is. What a great relief it is to know that she is already holding the helm and, in her words, will not let the disease define her.

 

And what a remarkable coincidence that it was Irene who was already on board at the time, when the film was still supposed to be simply about the career of a pop megastar!

 

We're probably not fully aware of it yet, but Celine's decision announced today - to go public with her struggle, despite the uncertain outcome - builds her lasting legend as someone much bigger than a pop star, however famous.

[Nmj]

The release date will appear on the same day when we'll see the trailer I guess. It's weird they announced it without a release day, but I hope it's part of their plan and other things will follow.

 

Does anyone know how Amazon goes about releasing this kind of content? Usually a certain day of week, how long does their post production on average take, etc? I wonder if this spring?

[pepillo90]

So glad to hear that!! I can't wait

[Shamrock_1982]

This announced a few days before the grammys, a coincidence????

 

Will we see her make a surprise appearance to plug this?

 

Fingers bloody crossed!!!

[Nmj]

This announced a few days before the grammys, a coincidence????

 

Will we see her make a surprise appearance to plug this?

 

Fingers bloody crossed!!!

 

Doubtful… I’m sure her first interview would be more proper than a few red carpet questions.

[zuv]

Agreed if it opens with the fact that she’s from a family with 13 brothers n sisters im gonna lose it 😂 Edited January 30, 2024 at 06:22 PM by zuv

[Shamrock_1982]

Don’t forget publicists control who their clients speak to at these events and what they can and can’t ask before hand

[Nmj]

Don’t forget publicists control who their clients speak to at these events and what they can and can’t ask before hand

 

In general tho, wouldn’t they want to keep a certain mystique going until she’s able to fully tell her story or give an in-depth interview?

Unless she was performing at the Grammys which we know isn’t happening unfortunately.

[LukeD]

I am really happy this documentary will be SPS focused. Looking forward to it, I have missed Celine so much!

[joaofilho]

Quem sabe, talvez o trailer e a data de lançamento sejam durante o intervalo do Grammy. Ainda acho que ela poderia fazer outras coisas além de cantar, apresentar programas, pintar, ser jurada. Edited January 30, 2024 at 07:01 PM by joaofilho

[Peppercorn1991]

I am really happy to hear this. This news is hopeful and encouraging that she is trying so hard to still have a career and that’s still the plan.

 

This documentary focusing on SPS will help to fill the gap over the past few years, enabling fans to understand many unanswered questions, and allow them to feel close to her, as they have over her career. It fills that void.

 

I worry how distressing it may be for some, but I commend her for always being who she is for her fans who care so much for her, and other sufferers of this horrible condition.

 

As fans, we have felt that everything was over when in fact, she has been documenting her journey all this time. I can’t wait to see her and learn more about what’s going on. Imagine going through this and making the decision to allow her fans to see her journey.

 

For me, this is so much better than an overview of her career. This shows her career is ongoing, whereas, the career overview felt like an ending and celebration of what was.

 

Kev x

Edited January 30, 2024 at 07:12 PM by Peppercorn1991

[Nmj]

I am really happy to hear this. This news is hopeful and encouraging that she is trying so hard to still have a career and that’s still the plan.

 

This documentary focusing on SPS will help to fill the gap over the past few years, enabling fans to understand many unanswered questions, and allow them to feel close to her, as they have over her career. It fills that void.

 

I worry how distressing it may be for some, but I commend her for always being who she for her fans who care so much for her, and sufferers of this horrible condition.

 

As fans we have felt that everything was over when in fact, she has been documenting her journey all this time. I can’t wait to see her and learn more about what’s going on.

 

For me, this is so much better than an overview of her career. This shows her career is ongoing, whereas, the career overview felt like an ending and celebration of what was.

 

Kev x

 

I agree. With the original footprint being document her career… clearly that had to take a back seat when we got news of her SPS diagnosis. Irene, Celine and Sony made the right decision in my opinion to change paths and focus on this… there will always time to discuss her career from A-Z at a later more convenient time, however, finally they will address the enormous elephant in the room.

[stevo]

I'm still not giving up on the possibility of finally getting PMLALS What are the chances that's what the recording studio footage is?

 

Jesus Christ

 

[stevo]

It’s really good to see so many News and Entertainment outlets covering this. I’m very excited, and delighted that she’s still in charge.

[Shamrock_1982]

 

 

In general tho, wouldn’t they want to keep a certain mystique going until she’s able to fully tell her story or give an in-depth interview?

Unless she was performing at the Grammys which we know isn’t happening unfortunately.

 

Maybe for once they are trying something new… we can only hope!

Edited January 30, 2024 at 07:44 PM by Shamrock_1982

[Alex_Incognito]

Seriously? We get some excellent news in the Céline moment that gives us a glimmer of hope for the future of her career and life and all people can yammer about is an unreleased song? Christ on a cracker.

[nuts2you]

Boy I havent seen this Forum more active in YRS with the amount of ppl reading this,,