Joni Mitchell's career as a singer-songwriter and painter is extensively profiled in this in-depth documentary, which originally aired as part of the PBS American Masters series. Take a look at this prolific artist as she reflects on a career that spans decades and includes some of the most influential music of that era.
Direction
Susan Lacy lets Joni control the narrative, wisely.
Production
Rare archival footage of her painting process.
Director
Susan Lacy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mitchell personally selected every song and image, rejecting earlier documentary attempts for years.
Her rejection of the 'confessional singer-songwriter' label — she considered herself a painter first — fundamentally reshapes how we read her lyrics.
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