Achi news desk-
Celine Dion fans are getting their first glimpse of the superstar’s battle with a rare neurological disorder in an emotional trailer for an upcoming documentary about her career and life.
The official trailer for Amazon MGM Studio’s “I Am: Celine Dion” features footage of Dion talking about her life-changing diagnosis and how much she misses being on stage.
Dion released in December 2022 her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, a progressive disease that can cause muscle stiffness and painful spasms.
All of her tour dates were canceled in the following months.
“I Am: Celine Dion,” which premiered June 25 on Amazon Prime Video, promises a “raw and honest” behind-the-scenes look at Dion’s life in recent years while highlighting the musical journey that made the Quebec singer a global phenomenon.
The trailer released Thursday combines archival footage of Dion belting out tunes in the studio and appearing on stage with somber reflections on the disease that threatened to silence her.
“I work hard every day, but I have to admit it’s been a struggle,” Dion says in the trailer after describing how hard it is to cancel a show.
“I miss it so much. The people – I miss them,” she says through tears.
But the trailer hints that the documentary will focus on Dion’s resilience and strong desire to return to her fans.
“If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl,” she says at one point. “And I won’t stop.”
Dion, who made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards in February, recently told Vogue France that her willpower is driving her to work “very hard” so she can perform live again one day.
She also sat down with NBC’s Hoda Kotb for her first TV interview since her diagnosis, set to air on June 11.
