He concluded that he has "learned so much from Taylor's artistry over the years, and remain[s] a huge fan". Accompanying the film's release, "Only the Young", a song by Swift featured in the end credits, was released as a promotional single. It was released on Netflix and in select theaters on January 31, 2020. According to an article published by Variety on January 21, 2020, the song was said to be a “digital single [released] in conjunction with the [documentary, Miss Americana].” [40], The premiere of Miss Americana at the opening night of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and Swift's pre-announced appearance at the festival caused a surge in the number of attendees, traction and media coverage of the event. [93], The Daily Targum stated that, despite being an expert when it comes to handling negative comments, even Swift "succumbed to insecurities that blossomed into eating problems, which shows how even the strongest among us are susceptible to potential eating disorders due to the toxic environment of social media". [101][102], An alternative poster of the film, featuring a male alter-ego of Swift, appears in the music video for Swift's 2020 single "The Man". Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. [23] I think to see Taylor, someone who's an icon of beauty, voicing these thoughts that so many people have had is incredibly, incredibly powerful because it's not something you would expect to hear. [86] Excuse Me, I Love You (2020) by American singer Ariana Grande was also compared to Miss Americana. It is a biographical compilation of interviews, flashbacks, studio footage, home videos, cellphone videos and concert recordings that cover a number of events in Swift's life and career, including the making of her sixth and seventh studio albums, Reputation (2017) and Lover (2019), her past battle with body dysmorphia and allied eating disorder, her mother's cancer diagnosis, the toxic internet culture and media scrutiny she faces, her sexual assault trial, and her decision to go public with her political views, including LGBTQ+ allyship. I experienced it as a person with extreme privilege, so I can only imagine what it's like when you don't have that. It was released on January 31, 2020, through Republic Records, as a promotional single for Miss Americana, a Netflix documentary that follows Swift's life and career over several years; the song is featured in the film's ending credits. 1 on Digital Song Sales Chart With 'Only the Young, "Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana receives glowing early reviews at Sundance Festival", "12 of the best and 12 of the worst Netflix originals that have come out this year, so far", "I Used to Be a Taylor Swift Fan. Taylor Swift said about Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince in her Lover Enchanced Spotify campaign, "This song is about disillusionment with our crazy world of politics and inequality, set in a metaphorical high school.I wanted it to be about finding one person who really sees you and cares about you through all the noise. Miss Americana follows Swift and her life over the course of several years of her career. Miss Americana further prompted many of Swift's past critics to respond to the documentary. Swift later wrote “Only the Young” when she felt very upset after Republican incumbents won, she told Variety. Willman wrote that the film further features clips capturing Swift's increasing LGBTQ allyship, Swift's reaction to her mother's cancer diagnosis, and Swift's response to her 2017 album Reputation not receiving any nominations in general categories at the 2019 Grammy Awards. It's just so moving. 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[72][73] Upon release, the film became the highest-rated Netflix-original biographical documentary by an artist in IMDb history. Kelly Douglas of The Mighty opined that Swift's "powerful candor" about her eating disorders and body dysmorphia will "not only resonate with others facing similar struggles, but could also encourage others to seek help for their eating disorder behaviors". Wilson began filming at the end of the Reputation album and tour cycle, and joined Swift for recording sessions of her subsequent album Lover. In the apology, Glaser stated that: "Unfortunately, I am featured in her [Swift's] new documentary as part of a montage of asshats saying mean things about her, which is used to explain why she felt the need to escape from the spotlight for a year", and admitted that her comments may have come from a place of "projection". "http":"https";t.getElementById(r)||(n=t.createElement(e),n.id=r,n.src=i+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js",s.parentNode.insertBefore(n,s))}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Miss Americana debuted at the opening night of 2020 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2020, to critical acclaim centering on its intimacy and vulnerability. God, I almost tear up like thinking about some of the notes I've gotten from teenagers about how they look in the mirror and they hate their body and they hate the way they look. [29], The Atlantic's Spencer Kornhaber wrote that Miss Americana portrays "a pop star facing a daunting challenge—redefining success", acting as "a container for the dictates of supposedly meritocratic capitalist patriarchy". He explained that the article was intended to "deconstruct the pettiness of the celebrity–industrial complex" and expressed his regret that the headline appeared to be "overly critical" of Swift. [100], "Only the Young", the film's promotional single, was used to advertise Biden/Harris, as part of Democratic campaign for 2020 United States presidential elections. Sending a massive hug". Miss Americana (also known as Taylor Swift: Miss Americana) is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Lana Wilson, that follows American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her life over the course of several years of her career. "Only the Young" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. I'm so sorry to hear that you've struggled with some of the same things I've struggled with. She defies her advisors and gets political — breaking her silence and following in the footsteps of the Dixie Chicks – with thankfully less damaging consequences. [CDATA[ Please enable Cookies and reload the page. 'Cats' and 'Miss Americana' In December 2019, Swift was featured a live-action adaptation of the famed Broadway musical Cats , along with Jennifer Hudson , James Corden and Rebel Wilson . Wesley Morris of The New York Times chose Miss Americana as his "critic's pick", describing the film as "85 minutes of translucence" with Swift, stating that she is "self-critical, grown up and ready, perhaps, to deliver a message beyond the music". From Emmy Winning Director Lana Wilson and Academy Award Winning Filmmakers Behind 20 Feet From Stardom. [82] Critics found Canadian singer Shawn Mendes' 2020 Netflix documentary, Shawn Mendes: In Wonder,[83][84][85] to be heavily inspired by Miss Americana. NAVIGATION FIND OUTFITS [30] Decider's Anna Menta commented that "Wilson and her team captured moments that felt personal, vulnerable, and deeply authentic, and they did so with a skill and artistry that Instagram Live stories just can't match". [91] The New York Post's Elana Fishman confessed: "every so often, I'll still catch myself criticizing the way my tummy or legs look in a photo or how a certain pair of pants fits me. It also became the highest-rated Netflix-original biographical documentary by a recording artist in IMDb history. Taylor Swift - Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince (Official Audio) 14,967,715: 2019/08: Taylor Swift - Daylight (Official Audio) 14,771,984: ... (Featured in Miss Americana / Lyric Video) 8,835,822: 2020/01: Taylor Swift – mirrorball (Official Lyric Video) 8,604,977: 2020/07: Taylor Swift … [7], The title of the documentary is borrowed from "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince", the seventh track on Lover, in which Swift expressed her disillusionment over the current state of United States politics. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. You register that enough times, and you just start to accommodate everything towards praise and punishment, including your own body. TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino stated that, "in nearly a decade of attending Sundance, I've never seen a scene like the premiere of Miss Americana", and added that the "crowd before letting into the theater was huge", with rumors about how "there wouldn't be room for ticketed attendees". Wilson stated that she views the movie as "looking at the flip side of being America's sweetheart", meant to shed light on the less-glamorous side of fame and stardom. With Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Joel Little. But now that they've seen that Taylor has struggled with some of these same things too, and she's gotten through it and she's stronger and happier as a result, and that inspires them to keep going. A look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice. Gold called Swift "the leader we need in 2020", who steps up to "fill gaps left by political leadership", during a time "when our political leaders are struggling to build consensus on and convey the gravity of issues" like mental health. And then I'd walk into a photo shoot and be in the dressing room and somebody who worked at a magazine would say, "Oh, wow, this is so amazing that you can fit into the sample sizes. [78][79] Emily Strayer, of the American country music band The Chicks, commented on the documentary, stating: "The power she [Swift] has right now to change things is way beyond any power we [The Chicks] ever had. [13] Six days later, an official trailer to the film was released on YouTube and on Swift's social media accounts. "Only the Young" debuted and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Digital Song Sales chart, and entered the charts in several other countries. [31] Steve Pond of TheWrap pointed out that "the heart of Miss Americana is Taylor Swift telling us what she stands for on gay rights and women's rights, and what she's learned about the fate of being a woman in the public eye". Harris expressed gratitude to Swift, and tweeted that the singer is showing the young voters "what's at stake" in the election. [14][15] On January 30, Swift announced the list of select theatres that will play Miss Americana, for a limited time. //, Sorry, we have to make sure you're a human before we can show you this page. People are connecting to it in a really deep way, which was, of course, my dream when making the movie. It opens with a quote from Vice Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, wondering why "so many powerful people are making it so difficult to vote". [27] Writing for The Salt Lake Tribune, Sean Means stated that the film is "an eye-opening look at Taylor Swift finding a new voice" and "shows Swift as an artist and activist just warming up for the next act". After premiering at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, the film received critical praise and a standing ovation from the audience. Journalist Richard S. took to Twitter to apologize to Swift for an article he wrote in 2016, titled "Taylor Swift Isn't Like Other Celebrities, She's Worse". [6], Swift revealed the documentary in November 2019, when she said the owner and founder of her former label Big Machine Records, Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta respectively, blocked her from using older music and performance footage for the documentary. The video advertisement was released on October 30, 2020. Not when you're being pushed beyond your limits, and not when people are walking all over you. [5], Swift expressed interest in making a documentary with Netflix following the concert film Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour, which premiered on the streaming platform in December 2018. 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