Celine Dion is overcome with emotion as she opens up about her battle with stiff person syndrome in a trailer for her new documentary.
In a clip released on Thursday (May 23) for ‘I Am: Celine Dion’, the legendary vocalist is seen breaking down in tears as she discusses how much she misses performing live.
“I’m working hard every day, but I have to admit, it’s been a struggle,” she confesses in a clip from the Prime Video documentary. “I miss it so much. The people, I miss them.”
Sharing her determination to get back on stage, the I’m Alive singer says: “If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. And I won’t stop. I won’t stop.”
Reflecting on the “magic” that happens when she performs live, she adds: “It’s not hard to do a show, you know. It’s hard to cancel a show.”
Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, ‘I Am: Celine Dion‘ offers “a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness,” according to a press release.
“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,” it adds of the film, which is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and is a Vermilion Films production in partnership with Sony Music Vision and Sony Music Entertainment Canada.
On the film, Celine says: “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me.
“As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. 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.”
“Celine Dion is a global megastar with a career defined not only by her extraordinary work ethic and passion, but by her dedication to her fans,” adds Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios.
“This documentary is a raw, intimate portrayal of a pivotal time in her personal life and career, pulling back the curtain on her journey as she overcomes an unthinkable diagnosis. It’s an honour to be trusted with her story, and we can’t wait to share it with Prime Video audiences around the world.”
