# Whitney (2018)

> An emotionally searching portrait of Whitney Houston that places transcendent musical talent against the pressures of fame, family, addiction, and public expectation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/349979

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Director: Kevin Macdonald
- Cast: Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, Clive Davis, L.A. Reid, Kevin Costner, Dionne Warwick, Bobbi Kristina Brown
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5740866/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, haunting, intimate, music documentary night, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of the life and legacy of an iconic music legend.

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