7 epic music documentaries to watch after you finish Taylor Swift: Miss Americana
Taylor Swift is the latest pop star to get personal in a documentary. Her new Netflix film, Taylor Swift: Miss Americana, offers an unprecedented look into the pop icon's life—her career, her personal life, and everything in between. If you finish Taylor Swift: Miss Americana and are craving more deep dives into the lives of your favourite singers, you're in luck: There are slew of similar documentaries, many which centre on female pop stars. Here are just seven you should consider watching next (if you're emotionally up for it).
AlamyMadonna: Truth or Dare
Always the pioneer, Madonna was one of the first women in pop to offer a no-holds-barred look into her life. Filmed while she was on her legendary Blond Ambition Tour—and dating Warren Beatty—Truth or Dare is a sharp, humorous glimpse into the Material Girl's material world.
Available to rent on Amazon Prime.
Getty ImagesBritney Spears: For the Record
This was the first big interview Britney Spears did after her 2007 breakdown—and it is revealing. The singer, who was 26 (!) then, tackles all the questions fans wanted answered at the time, including why she shaved her head. You'll finish this movie feeling buckets of empathy for Spears and completely understanding why Chris Crocker yelled at everyone to "leave Britney alone!"
Available to buy on Amazon.
NetflixKaty Perry: Part of Me
Katy Perry's candy-coloured Teenage Dream era ended with this concert film in which we learn more about her roots, artistry, and divorce from first husband Russell Brand.
Available to stream on Netflix.
NetflixLady Gaga: Five Foot Two
Lady Gaga tackles her music, "feud" with Madonna, and battle with fibromyalgia in this poignant Netflix documentary, which boasts an impressive 74% rating on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.
Available to stream on Netflix.
NetflixBeyoncé: Homecoming
Okay, so this is more of a concert movie than a full-blown documentary, but if you missed Bey's spellbinding Coachella performance, now's your chance to see it.
Available to stream on Netflix.
YOUTUBEDemi Lovato: Simply Complicated
Arguably the most raw film on this list, Lovato gives her fans a deep look into her struggle with addiction and sets the record straight on a lot of rumors about her personal life and sobriety. (This was filmed and released before Lovato's July 2018 relapse.)
Available to stream on YouTube.
Getty ImagesAmy Winehouse: Amy
This moving film offers archived footage of the late Winehouse and interviews from those close to her that paint a beautiful portrait of a legend gone too soon.
Available to stream on Netflix.
