Ting Poo is following up “Val,” her acclaimed 2021 documentary about actor Val Kilmer, with a portrait of one other business vet. She’s helming a doc about five-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera that’s being produced by Time Studios and Roc Nation. A press launch introduced the information.
The doc guarantees to supply viewers “unprecedented access to Christina’s life story” and “open up her personal archive for a wildly creative look into the past and present, from her early days as a pre-teen Disney star to her current recognition as an international icon with one of music’s most celebrated voices,” per its synopsis. Diving into each her private {and professional} life, the doc options “never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-closed-door moments” highlighting the “artist, mother, and entertainer as she reflects on her multi-decade career fighting for creative freedom and gender equality.”
An alumna of the Micky Mouse Club, Aguilera rose to stardom along with her chart-topping 1999 single “Genie in a Bottle.” “What a Girl Wants,” “Dirrty,” and “Fighter” are amongst her many hits. She’s offered greater than 75 million information worldwide. The “Burlesque” actress’ most up-to-date album, “Aguilera,” was launched this yr.
“Christina Aguilera is one of the most iconic artists of our time, whose music has inspired millions of people around the world. I am truly honored to tell the story of the person behind the music because I know it will equally inspire,” mentioned Poo.
“Val” gained a Critics’ Choice Documentary Award for Best Historical or Biographical Documentary. Poo co-directed the movie with Leo Scott.