- Elton John has released a new documentary
- It sees him prepare for his final US show
- It features some rather personal confessions
Sir Elton John is a living legend. His showbiz career has spanned more than five decades and countless hits.
It makes perfect sense for the Your Song hitmaker to be the subject of a career-spanning documentary. Luckily, they answered the call with Elton John: Never Too Late.
The film, directed by RJ Cutler and his husband David Furnish, sees John gear up to take the stage for the final time in North America before his 2022 show at Dodger Stadium.
Along with the ending of an era for a musical icon, the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road icon has also managed to snag Academy Award whispers.
How to watch the Elton John documentary Elton John: Never Too Late
The documentary is streaming now on Disney+.
“Elton John looks back on his life and the early years of his amazing career as he prepares for his final concert in North America,” says the doc’s synopsis.
“As he bids farewell to his fans in a historical send-off unlike any other, he journeys back in time to his humble beginnings as a struggling musician who must overcome adversity, abuse, and addiction in order to become the icon he is today.
“Packed with all his greatest hits, as well as lesser-known gems from the 70s and unseen footage from Elton’s personal archives, this intimate and emotionally charged story gives a front-row seat to music history.”
What has Elton John said about it?
Earlier in the year, John took to social media to share his excitement about the project when the artwork dropped.
“It’s here! Very excited to share the first look at the key art for Elton John: Never Too Late! This documentary is such a special journey through the memories, music, and moments that have shaped my life,” he wrote.
During the press tour, he admitted it was “never too late to change your life”.
“To make decisions that will make your life better,” he told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show.
Who makes an appearance in the documentary?
Along with all the anecdotes from John, it boasts appearances from music legends, past and present. These include Bernie Taupin, John Lennon and Dua Lipa.
Are there any explosive revelations?
You don’t have a career like John’s and come away without some war stories from the showbiz trenches.
In the 1 hour and 45-minute documentary, the Candle In The Wind singer speaks about several things that happened to him during his life and career. Some are as light as friendship. Others are a bit darker. These include topics such as abuse, substance issues and other personal demons.