Intimate Portrait: Natalie Merchant


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the life and career of singer Natalie Merchant, who achieved national celebrity in the 1980s while performing with the popular folk band 10,000 Maniacs. Since going solo in 1993, the multi-platinum-selling artist released two albums, "Tiger Lily" and "Ophelia." Merchant discusses t

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Actuality Productions; Hearst Entertainment & Syndication

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about the life and career of singer Natalie Merchant, who achieved national celebrity in the 1980s while performing with the popular folk band 10,000 Maniacs. Since going solo in 1993, the multi-platinum-selling artist released two albums, "Tiger Lily" and "Ophelia." Merchant discusses the story of her childhood in upstate New York and the difficult transition to fame, fortune and worldwide recognition. In addition, she performs five songs from her latest album, "Natalie Merchant Live in Concert."

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Actuality Productions; Hearst Entertainment & Syndication

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Trivia