Beyoncé: Life Is But A Dream

Beyoncé: Life Is But A Dream

 

Beyoncé: Life Is But A Dream (2013) Released on February 16, 2013 Life Is But a Dream is a 2013 autobiographical television film, directed and executively produced by American singer Beyoncé Knowles. The film was released on February 16, 2013 on the HBO network, in conjunction with Parkwood Entertainment, Knowles' management company. The film uses a combination of professional camera footage, private video from Knowles' laptop and from her May 2012 4-night revue at Revel Atlantic City. Upon its release, the documentary opened to mixed reviews from critics.

 

 

Oprah Winfrey, said "Fiercely empowering. She shocked me. I was in tears. She did an amazing job. And called it “This documentary is a game changer."

 

New York Times television critic Alessandra Stanley gave the documentary negative reviews. "Life is But a Dream is as contrived as Madonna: Truth or Dare, but probably for good reason it is neither daring nor entirely truthful. It's an infomercial, not just about Beyoncé's talent onstage but her authenticity behind the scenes. She is a people-pleasing diva and she wants to keep it that way."

 

 

CAST

• Beyoncé Knowles

• Blue Ivy Carter

 

Via Archive Footage

• Tina Knowles

• Mathew Knowles

• Solange Knowles

• Kelly Rowland

• Jay-Z

• Michelle Williams

• Daniel Julez Smith, Jr.