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Facts About Whitney Houston From the Whitney Documentary

6 Shocking Revelations From the Whitney Houston Documentary

Facts About Whitney Houston From the Whitney Documentary
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A number of interesting documentaries about some of pop culture's most celebrated figures are arriving this Summer, the most recent of which is Whitney, which attempts to tell the story behind the talent and tragic life of Whitney Houston.

The singer was famous for her unparalleled talent on stage as well as the big screen, but also for her real-life troubles. Whitney takes a sobering look at the singer's life with clips from her personal collection and one-on-one interviews from various family members and close friends. The documentary offers an intimate look at Whitney's life and tries to explain how such a talented individual could meet such a tragic ending. From teenage drug use, exploitative relatives, and questions about her sexuality, director Kevin Macdonald takes viewers through several revelations that offer a possible explanation for the deep unhappiness Houston experienced throughout her life.

If you haven't already made your way to see Whitney in theatres, here are six things uncovered in the Whitney documentary that are need-to-know.

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