Lady Gaga debuted the teaser trailer for her upcoming documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two, will on stage at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. After showing it off to fans at the concert, Netflix brought the trailer online for the rest of Gaga’s Little Monsters to check out. Gaga: Five Foot Two was directed by Emmy nominee Chris Moukarbel (Banksy Does New York, Me at the Zoo) and will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 8, 2017. Netflix will launch the film to its subscribers on September 22nd.
The Details: In the Netflix original documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, Lady Gaga offers a vulnerable look of her life during one of the most pivotal periods in her career yet. The film is shot in the style of cinema verité, giving viewers unfiltered, behind-the-scenes access as Gaga spends time with close friends and family members, records and releases her 2016 album Joanne and, deals with personal struggles.
Moukarbel’s compelling portrait captures Lady Gaga’s life over a eight-month period. On top of professional triumphs, viewers will see her cope with intense emotional and physical pain. Other moments reflect more ordinary aspects of her life, whether it’s attending a family christening, visiting her grandmother or cooking and playing with her dogs at home. The film may help viewers understand how all of these experiences contribute to Gaga’s art – and how, in just a few years, the 5-foot-2 performer has become such a relatable and beloved figure worldwide.
