![]() It's clear that her journey isn't done - she says so herself. The film shows Blige at a happier, more stable place in her life as a middle-aged woman, but there are still hints of darkness around the light at the end of the tunnel. ![]() But what she does share is more than enough to help viewers understand that, for Blige, the truth in her music is authentic. But it also keeps some of Blige's secrets hidden from viewers at one point, in particular, Blige explicitly says that there are still some things from her past that she doesn't want to share. The film doesn't shy away from delving into Blige's experiences with depression and suicidal ideation, which is in keeping with her raw, vulnerable songwriting style. It was only through music that she was able to keep her head above proverbial water and find peace and a safe place to express self-love. Blige recounts how dark times in her life - such as being sexually molested as a child, growing up in an abusive environment, and feeling the weight of systemic oppression - threatened to destroy her. ![]() Blige's My Life focuses extensively on Blige's personal traumas, which served as inspiration for some of her bestselling albums, including My Life. This documentary is an excellent primer for Blige fans old and new, as well as for music aficionados in general.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |