The legacy of Tina Turner continues.
If you’re looking for something to watch to kick off your summer, look no further than the documentary Tina Turner: Simply the Best—an in-depth deep dive into the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll during her global stadium-filling peak. How can you watch, you ask? Well, in celebration of Black Music Month, Pluto TV is rolling out a curated lineup of free films and documentaries celebrating influential Black musical trailblazers, and on the docket is this masterpiece, which chronicles how Turner reached superstardom with her high energy and gravelly voice, beating the odds and prevailing through every obstacle that was stacked against her.
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The highly-rated doc has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, with The Curvy Critic writing at the time of its release, “Well, by the end of this beautifully, crafted journey through ghosts and memories of days gone by, you realize that Tina Turner has indeed come to grips with a life well lived, but look at the peace price tag she had to pay. As a woman who has also survived some horrific chapters in life, I applaud her for taking one last time to inspire, awaken and give hope to others by simply being the best she could be for herself and those she loved throughout this merry-go-round we call…life. Saying thank you for her bravery, her honesty and reliving such awkward, painful memories in order to help others feels so small and trite.”
Powerful, indeed.
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Additional documentaries to be on the lookout for are: Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, which tells the story of the Granddaddy of Rock & Roll, Music Revolution, which features intimate interviews with top artists in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing music scene and Music Talks: Queen Latifah, which showcases industry titan Andre Harrell sitting down with the legendary Queen Latifah for an inside look at her journey through the entertainment industry.
You can stream Tina Turner: Simply the Best on Pluto TV’s Documentaries and Black Cinema channels.
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