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4.9
/10
70 Ratings

WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY

Directed by Kasi Lemmons
United States, 2022
Biography, Drama, Music
  • 142142 minutes

Synopsis

A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Synopsis

A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Our take

A larger-than-life icon and one of the greatest vocalists in music history, the incredible Whitney Houston was as beloved as she was misunderstood. Looking beyond the sordid tabloid headlines, Kasi Lemmons’s joyous, heartfelt biopic celebrates an angelic voice that soars even in times of darkness.