“The World vs. Boris Becker”
There are these emotional celebrity documentaries
Beyoncé, Robin Williams and Pamela Anderson have documentaries about their life stories.
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Boris Becker’s documentary “Boom! Boom! – The World vs. Boris Becker” will start soon. An overview of the most stirring celebrity documentaries.
In February, the new documentary “Boom! Boom! – The World vs. Boris Becker” premiered at the Berlinale. The two-part series will be available on Apple TV+ from April 7th. The production shows Boris Becker’s (55) rise to become a tennis legend, but also his fall – the ex-athlete was involved in many scandals over the course of his career, most recently he was in a British prison for delaying bankruptcy. All of these touching moments in the 55-year-old’s life are captured in “Boom! Boom!” themed. These celebrity documentaries have also touched, angered and made us laugh in the past.
“Pamela: A Love Story”
In January 2023, Netflix released Pamela: A Love Story, an authorized documentary about former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson (55). In the ’90s, a sextape of the actress was leaked across the internet without consent. Last year, this scandal became the subject of the series “Pam & Tommy”. With her own documentary, Anderson finally wanted to tell her own story. “I banished this stolen video from my life to be able to survive. And now that everything is coming up again, I feel sick,” says the 55-year-old, whose career had suffered badly from the tape scandal, in her documentary .
With her honest nature and her strong character, Pamela Anderson captivated the audience. Her eventful life and her fighting nature caused many emotions in the audience.
“Harry & Meghan”
The documentary series “Harry & Meghan” about Prince Harry (38) and Duchess Meghan (41), which was released on Netflix at the end of 2022, was particularly scandalous. The two retired royals tell their love story and give private insights into their lives in Montecito, California. In the miniseries, the two went on a confrontation with the Royal Family. Harry’s brother Prince William (40) in particular got his fat off. Among other things, he is said to have yelled at Harry when he announced his partial resignation from his royal obligations. “It was horrific,” Harry recalls.
“Harry & Meghan” attracted a lot of media attention. And the spirits of the spectators were divorced. While some sided with the couple, others felt the Sussexes’ claims went too far and were exaggerated. The debate has still not calmed down, because in January Prince Harry followed up with the publication of his revealing biography “Reserve”. One thing is clear: “Harry & Meghan” caused a lot of conversation.
“Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me”
Actress Selena Gomez (30) became world famous as a Disney star. To this day, she juggles her singing, acting, and business careers. But the life of the 30-year-old was anything but dreamlike. In addition to a kidney transplant, which was necessary due to her severe lupus disease, Gomez suffers from mental problems. A diagnosed bipolar disorder makes her life difficult, but the American always tries to encourage herself and her fans.
The intimate glimpse into Selena Gomez’s life was filmed over six years. The final product, “My Mind & Me,” will stream on Apple TV+. As part of the documentary premiere in November 2022, Gomez also released the title track of the same name.
“Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé”
In 2018, Beyoncé (41) made history. She was the first African-American to headline the popular Coachella festival in the United States. The documentary “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” not only shows the ambitious singer preparing her gigantic show. The other POC people on her team are also in the spotlight in the film.
“Homecoming” won a Grammy and has been hailed as a “cultural movement” by critics and fans alike. The film has been available on Netflix since 2019.
“This Is Paris”
Paris Hilton (42) is rich, beautiful and famous. But the appearance of her perfect life is deceptive. In her documentary “This Is Paris”, the hotel heiress revealed terrible events from her childhood and youth. Hilton claims she was abused at a boarding school in Utah. The expectations towards stars at their level also become a topic in the intimate documentary.
“This Is Paris” was released as a YouTube Original in 2020 and is available for free with commercial breaks.
“Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind”
A documentary about the actor Robin Williams (1951-2014), who died in 2014, was released in 2018. In “Come Inside My Mind” the comedian speaks from the soul, gives deep insights into his world of thoughts and his crazy life. It can happen that viewers get carried away by his funny but sensitive nature. Tears are inevitable.
Marina Zenovich’s film is included with Sky Go and WOW subscriptions and is available to buy or rent from other providers such as Prime Video.
“Tina”
Tina Turner (83) is considered one of the most popular female rock stars of all time. The documentary “Tina” (2021) tells her life story and highlights her incredible career. In addition to the singer herself, actress Angela Bassett (64), who turns gymnasts in the film “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” (1993) mimed, and talk show legend Oprah Winfrey (69) to speak.
“Tina” premiered at the Berlinale in 2021 and was highly praised by the critics, with positive feedback also coming from the fans afterwards. The film is available on Sky Go and WOW subscription.