Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: November 2, 2018

Summary: The documentary film about Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella performance promises interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and information about the creation of her concept.

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary, Music

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The Telegraph Adam White

Jan 3, 2020

Homecoming, in all its inspiring and self-mythologising glory, doesn’t just cement her legacy as a musical force who is proudly and defiantly black and female, but as a woman eager to ensure that others like her will follow in her footsteps, too. Read full review

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Glenn Gamboa

Apr 18, 2019

The behind-the-scenes access to “Homecoming” is important. ... However, those scenes interrupt the momentum building in the powerful concert. Read full review

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The Guardian Jake Nevins

Dec 5, 2019

Homecoming is directed and performed with exacting precision, but it’s freewheeling too, its star favoring spliced and inventive arrangements of her hits, the totality of which make the film feel more like a pinnacle than a pilgrimage. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Apr 17, 2019

If “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” were nothing more than an opportunity to relive Beychella with flawless high-def sound and video, it would still be a major public service. ... As the show goes on, however, [the behind-the-scenes interludes] start to feel more crucial. Read full review

Shannon Miller

Apr 18, 2019

It should be said—not unkindly—that there is never a waning doubt that this is Beyoncé’s film. This is not an inherently negative thing, but a fair indication that we as an audience are only going to be granted so much access to her bubble of privacy. Read full review

Troy Patterson

Apr 19, 2019

The full thing on Netflix, framed as the fruit of artistic striving, may come close to achieving its epic ambitions, but it’s too soon to tell—the verdict won’t be in until a whole generation of children, homeschooling themselves on its choreography, have come of age. Read full review

Aisha Harris

Apr 17, 2019

At almost 150 minutes, the majority of “Homecoming” is what many viewers have already seen (and, perhaps, seen again and again) this time through a greater variety of angles and Instagram-like filters. ... The “intimate” and “candid” moments touted by Netflix are brief in comparison, appearing between long, uninterrupted musical segments from the show. Those moments will be enough to satisfy the overzealous Beyhive (though what Beyoncé-related content doesn’t satisfy the Beyhive?) and probably more casual fans and admirers, too. Read full review

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ramisamer

Apr 19, 2019

The greatest performance of ALL TIME !!!! beyonce is the greatest artist and the most talented period .

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Beyhivecarter

Apr 18, 2019

Beyoncé, her name alone define greateness. she needs no introduction, she accomplished alot with hard works, that film documentary redefine what is to be a conscientious entertainer and global citizen. and unapologetically inspires lot of people to push limits and boundaries. as she givesBeyoncé, her name alone define greateness. she needs no introduction, she accomplished alot with hard works, that film documentary redefine what is to be a conscientious entertainer and global citizen. and unapologetically inspires lot of people to push limits and boundaries. as she gives us a glimpse of all the hard work and sleepless nights it takes to be the queen or the first lady of music. beyond this two hour doc of fierceness.… Expand

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Guiminato

Apr 18, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So delicate and intense. Beyonce manages to capture every feeling and projects into the future. She really is the greatest artist of all time.… Expand

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bluebltch

Apr 24, 2019

Truly and honestly the best entertainer of all time, her vocal prowess and sheer stage presence are undeniably some of the greatest the world has ever been but not only does she possess these attributes the film is an in-depth look at her creative process and her ability to construct entireTruly and honestly the best entertainer of all time, her vocal prowess and sheer stage presence are undeniably some of the greatest the world has ever been but not only does she possess these attributes the film is an in-depth look at her creative process and her ability to construct entire performances in her mind: with enormous attention to detail from the height of the main stage to the material it’s made out of to the sound quality of the prevalent ad-libs such as the gleeful “ayyyyy”s and the stomps she is personally invested in every part of her performance and so this piece of art is one of the best concert films of all time… Expand

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MrMystery

Apr 19, 2019

If this masterpiece isn't recognized at the Emmys or Oscars for the next awards season, it's misogynoir.

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DayneScott

Apr 17, 2019

Bey's return to the world of live albums is nothing short of spectacular. If there was any doubt about her being the greatest entertainer of all time, this clears it up.

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Crocket_Theov

Sep 18, 2019

This has more than Chernobyl?? wtf?? its crap all over! its a rich girl and for fans. its not some masterrpiece!

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  Air Date: November 2, 2018
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