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Whitney - Sunday Cinema

November 25 4:30 to 6:30 pm

An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston, made with the cooperation of the Houston family. Directed by Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland), produced by 2-time Academy Award winner Simon Chinn.

Whitney Houston broke more music industry records than any other female singer in history. With over 200 million album sales worldwide, she was the only artist to chart seven consecutive U.S. No. 1 singles. She also starred in several blockbuster movies before her brilliant career gave way to erratic behavior, scandals and death at age 48. The documentary feature Whitney is an intimate, unflinching portrait of Houston and her family that probes beyond familiar tabloid headlines and sheds new light on the spellbinding trajectory of Houston’s life. Using never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive demo recordings, rare performances, audio archives and original interviews with the people who knew her best, Oscar®-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald unravels the mystery behind “The Voice,” who thrilled millions even as she struggled to make peace with her own troubled past.

"Kevin Macdonald’s documentary portrays Whitney Houston as an artist, a cultural phenomenon and, ultimately, a victim of unscrupulous and abusive family members." - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

"The film captures the quality that made Whitney Houston magical, but more than that it puts together the warring sides of her soul." - Owen Gleiberman, Variety

88% Rotten Tomatoes

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"The film is a sad calamity of conflicting narratives as those closest to Houston work through varying stages of honesty and denial." - Carly Lewis, Globe and Mail

Director: Kevin Macdonald / Cast: Bobby Brown, Aretha Franklin / Runtime: 120 mins / Country: UK/USA  / Language: English / Rating: PG    Documentary/Biography/Music

Tickets $10 on the door or get a 10 film Flex Pass (valid Sept.-May) for $90. Flex passes available at thebailey.ca

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Town: Rossland, BC
Venue: The Royal Theatre
Address: 1597 Bay Ave., Trail