On June 25, 2024, Amazon Prime Video released I Am Céline Dion, a documentary film chronicling the life of Canadian singer Céline Dion. The film was directed by Oscar nominee Irene Taylor and was executive produced by Stacy Lorts, Tom Mackay, Julie Begey Seureau, and Irene Taylor. It was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony Music Entertainment, Les Productions Feeling, and Vermilion Films.
Among a list of other things, the 1-hour, 42-minute film delved into the details of Dion's life, including her singing career, her family, and her ongoing battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder she was diagnosed with in December 2022.
Having said that, it goes without saying that a Céline Dion documentary will contain songs. I Am Céline Dion comprises 20 tracks. These include the movie's main theme - Artist Always, along with The Power of Love, Pour que tu m'aimes encore, J'irai où tu iras, A New Day Has Come, and The Episode.
While some of these tracks have been voiced by Dion herself, some have been sung by other artists. Continue reading to find out the names of all the tracks that were included in the film.
A list of all the songs included in I Am Céline Dion
As previously mentioned, I Am Céline Dion comprises an original tracklist. It contains a total of 20 songs, which have been used throughout the film at different junctures. Besides being in the film, the songs have also been released in a CD format for purchase. These songs are:
- Main Theme - Artist Always
- The Power of Love
- Pour que tu m'aimes encore
- A New Day Has Come
- The Episode
- J'irai où tu iras
- Because You Loved Me
- The Diagnosis
- River Deep, Mountain High
- Mama Dion
- Zora sourit
- My Heart Will Go On
- All By Myself
- The Awakening
- Ashes
- Swallows
- Love Again
- Je crois toi
- I'm Alive
- Talea
All songs listed above have been sung by Celine Dion, except a few. Songs such as Artist Always, The Episode, The Diagnosis, Mama Dion, The Awakening, Swallows, and Talea have been sung by Redi Hasa or Ekland Hasa.
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What is I Am Céline Dion about?
I Am Céline Dion gives the audience a rare glimpse at Céline Dion, not as a megastar but as a singer, mother, and survivor. Through never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of her life, the documentary film takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride that is sure to leave a lasting impression on people's minds.
The offline logline for the film reads:
"Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit."
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Audience reception towards I Am Céline Dion
Céline Dion's documentary film has been widely loved by audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a perfect score from critics and audience. Currently, it holds a 100 percent rating on both accounts. Renowned critic Kristy Puchko from Mashable says:
"Far from a fluffy documentary that fawns over its subject, I Am: Celine Dion is a roller-coaster of emotions that leaves audiences with a mix of elation and uncertainty. But most incredibly, it gives one of music's biggest stars her voice back."
The film has also been performing well on other reviewing platforms, such as Metacritic. It currently has a metascore of 77 and a user score of 7.5, both of which are considered generally favorable.
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I Am Céline Dion is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.