Whitney: Can I Be Me
Synopsis
The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-18
Top Cast
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Whitney Houston
Self (archive footage)
Cissy Houston
Self - Whitney's Mother
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Self - Whitney and Bobby Brown's Daughter (archive footage)
Bobby Brown
Self (archive footage)
Robyn Crawford
Self - Whitney's Closest Confidant (archive footage)
John Russell Houston Jr.
Self (archive footage)
David Roberts
Self - Whitney's Bodyguard
Clive Davis
Self - Chairman and CEO, Arista Records (archive footage)
Oprah Winfrey
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mike Tyson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Serge Gainsbourg
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Broomfield
- Original Title
- Whitney: Can I Be Me
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Passion Pictures, Showtime Documentary Films, Dogwoof
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal
Nick Broomfield
Marc Hoeferlin
Nick Broomfield, Marc Hoeferlin
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Broomfield
Director
Rudi Dolezal
Director
Nick Broomfield
Writer
Marc Hoeferlin
Editor
Nick Broomfield
Producer
Marc Hoeferlin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitney: Can I Be Me
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What is Whitney: Can I Be Me about?
The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.
Who directed Whitney: Can I Be Me?
Whitney: Can I Be Me was directed by Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal.
Who stars in Whitney: Can I Be Me?
The principal cast of Whitney: Can I Be Me includes Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Robyn Crawford.
When was Whitney: Can I Be Me released and how long is it?
Whitney: Can I Be Me was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whitney: Can I Be Me?
Whitney: Can I Be Me holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).