Director Alexis Manya Spraic traces the life and career of the eponymous songwriter, producer, visual artist, production designer, art director and social butterfly.
The biographical documentary is a genre that lends itself to a reliable storytelling formula. First, we look back on the origins of the subject; we are introduced to some of the key figures that helped them along the way; we are shown the beginning of their career all the way to the end, and are then left to contemplate their legacy.
Due to the predictability of this format, these documentaries can often come off as by-the-numbers, taking us on a telegraphed emotional journey intended as a crowdpleaser. But every once in a while, there’s a subject who is so unique that their story elevates the formula. Allee Willis is one such subject, with a life story that’s energetic, colorful and invigorating to witness. Director Alexis Manya Spraic crafts a documentary that strives to be just as fascinating as its subject.
It helps that Willis was always recording video of her life, and Spraic uses that footage as the base of the film, allowing Willis to speak for herself as much as possible. A Detroit native, Willis grew up listening to Motown in the 50s and 60s while dressing like a tomboy and confusing her family. After the death of her mother during her teen years, Willis’ strained relationship with her conservative father pushed her to leave home and strike out on her own.
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