Petersen added that Swift refuses "to hide, and thus continue to normalize, the behaviors that perpetuate it". It was released on Netflix and in select theaters on January 31, 2020. [86] Excuse Me, I Love You (2020) by American singer Ariana Grande was also compared to Miss Americana. [6], On January 15, 2020, Swift revealed the release date and a poster of the film through her social media accounts. [13] Six days later, an official trailer to the film was released on YouTube and on Swift's social media accounts. !function(t,e,r){var n,s=t.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],i=/^http:/.test(t.location)? [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. [34] In his critic's pick review, IndieWire's David Ehrlich wrote that "the power of Miss Americana" is "watching someone who stands astride the world gradually realize that her art is the only thing that she can control", adding that Wilson is "so good at splitting the difference that some of her documentary's most humanizing moments are beautiful for how they contradict Swift's intention". So I just registered that as a punishment. [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". 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. [17] Upon release, the song received universal acclaim from music critics, who praised its politically charged lyrics that deal with gun violence and school shootings in the United States. [87][88][82], Miss Americana fueled several conversations about eating disorders, body dysmorphia, exercise anorexia, self-esteem, toxic internet culture and sexual assault. 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. 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. Nancy Coleman, of the same magazine, opined that the film "opens a rare, honest window on what makes this star [Swift] tick". And it was because I had worn something that made my lower stomach look not flat. [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". It was released on Netflix and in select theaters on January 31, 2020. Representative Eric Swalwell revealed that Swift authorized the usage of the song for the campaign free-of-cost, marking the first time Swift has allowed her music to be used in a political advertisement. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a "certified fresh" approval rating of 91% based on 91 reviews, with an average rating of 7.36/10. Miss Americana has been listed amongst best films and documentaries lists by mainstream publications. [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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [39] Variety's Owen Gleiberman opined that the documentary is "a controlled and sanded-off confection of pop-diva image management", where Swift "presents of herself is just chancy and sincere enough" in the film "to draw us in". The camera pans over a "Mr. Americana" poster starring "Tyler Swift", directed by "Larry Wilson", and premiering at the 2020 "Mandance Festival", a wordplay on the 2020 Sundance Festival. "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"); [35], In a two-star review for The Guardian, Benjamin Lee describes Miss Americana as "too stage-managed" and a "brand management dressed up as insight". [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. [94] Ellen Ricks of HelloGiggles called Swift's reveal of her disorder as inspirational, noting "how it can potentially impact so many people still fighting", as "there is still so much stigma and misinformation" surrounding eating disorders, and praised Swift for "using her voice to shed light on the issue for her fans". [32] Glamour's Marie-Claire Chappet wrote: "Miss Americana shows Taylor is sick of the restrictive parameters set out for women in the spotlight. The Official Website of Taylor Swift - evermore album out now! [11] In December, Variety reported Big Machine had cleared the use of Swift's older material for the film.[1]. It opens with a quote from Vice Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, wondering why "so many powerful people are making it so difficult to vote". He concluded that "it's truly enough to make you feel like an asshole for ever thinking that Swift was some kind of Aryan crypto-fascist, and not just a mega-famous young woman who didn't yet love herself enough to be hated for her convictions". American comedian Nikki Glaser wrote an apology on Instagram for her comments about Swift featured in the film. And I looked at that as a pat on the head. [81], Miss Americana is credited for paving the way for singers to utilize major streaming platforms to assist their career, by eventizing tour footages into intimate, candid films. "[33] The New Yorker's Amanda Petrusich concluded that the "beautiful" film is "far more interesting than any acceptance speech, red-carpet interview, or paparazzi photo". After premiering at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, the film received critical praise and a standing ovation from the audience. I needed to get to a point where I was ready, able and willing to call out bullshit rather than just smiling my way through it. High quality Taylor Swift gifts and merchandise. I experienced it as a person with extreme privilege, so I can only imagine what it's like when you don't have that. Usually we have to make alterations to the dresses, but we can take them right off the runway and put them on you!" [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. Taylor Swift's parents got divorced sometime around 2011, without telling anyone about it.Too worried about offsetting Taylor's career, Andrea and Scott kept silent about their marriage troubles, sternly refusing to get the press involved throughout the legal process. NAVIGATION FIND OUTFITS [3] The Sundance Institute outlined: "Director Lana Wilson offers a multifaceted window into Swift, her creative process, and her singular experience of being one of the brightest lights on the world's global stage. From now on, whenever that happens, I'll be repeating a line Swift says in the film—We do not do that anymore, because it's better to think you look fat than to look sick". The rest of the advertisement features a montage of scenes from the past four years in the US: Videos of Me Too and Black Lives Matter protesters, President Donald Trump removing his face mask following COVID-19 hospitalization, Judge Amy Coney Barrett being sworn in as a Supreme Court justice, a 75-year-old protester being pushed to the ground by police in Buffalo, New York, and a scene of young supporters of Presidential nominee Joe Biden organizing and taking part in early voting. [16], The documentary includes the song "Only the Young", playing during the end credits, which was released as a promotional single alongside the film. 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The song was written by Swift after the 2018 United States elections,[6] but did not make it on the track-list of Lover. [6] She was provided with a list of potential directors, of which Wilson was one. In an interview with Glamour, Wilson talked about the positive comments she received regarding her decision to include Swift's eating disorder and body image issues in the film: It's been such a positive reaction. [22] Critics complimented the film for Wilson's direction, and the "emotional heft" that came from Swift's vulnerable interviews discussing issues such as eating disorder, self esteem and sexual assault,[22] and also for the portrayal of Swift's creative process. Needing to speak up about beliefs I'd always had, because it felt like an opportunity to shed light on what those trials are like. [CDATA[ Miss Americana follows Swift and her life over the course of several years of her career. [26] Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter wrote "what's ultimately very endearing about Swift is her intelligence and self-awareness, qualities that also make her music compelling, sophisticated and capable of appealing both to adolescent kids and hipster musicologists". [95] In a Deccan Chronicle piece titled "Warring with food", writer Swati Sharma noted "it's no surprise" that many celebrities like Swift have struggled with eating disorders, and highlighted how the singer would be "so hungry after performances that she'd feel weak and on the verge of passing out".[96]. Sending a massive hug". Swift responded: "One of the major themes of the doc is that we have the ability to change our opinions over time, to grow, to learn about ourselves. [77] Perry further added that Miss Americana inspires her to make her own documentary. [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". And I think one theme that ended up emerging in the film [Miss Americana] is what happens when you are not just a people pleaser but someone who's always been respectful of authority figures, doing what you were supposed to do, being polite at all costs. It's just so moving. 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". Directed by Lana Wilson. 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 … 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". 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. The site's critics consensus reads: "Miss Americana provides an engaging if somewhat deliberately opaque backstage look at a pop star turned cultural phenomenon. [24] Hannah Woodhead of Little White Lies opined that the film offers "unprecedented access to the notoriously private singer and her dizzying world" through "interviews, studio footage, home videos and concert recordings". [14][15] On January 30, Swift announced the list of select theatres that will play Miss Americana, for a limited time. [38] Beth Webb of Empire opined that "nothing new seems to break through her [Swift's] barriers" in the documentary. [18], Miss Americana was met with critical acclaim upon release. The video advertisement was released on October 30, 2020. Official audio for ‘Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince’ performed by Taylor Swift. 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. The video concludes with the motto: "You've marched for four years. People are connecting to it in a really deep way, which was, of course, my dream when making the movie. [28] Amber Wilkinson of The Times wrote that the "intimate and open" documentary offers "a much more personal and open consideration of a star who has always been known for her onstage sound and who is now finding her political voice off stage too". 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. "[19] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 65 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[20]. Now it's time to run". She described the film as "glossy, conventional, flicking between past and present with a warm intimacy" as Swift "bares her soul in this intimate, earnest docu-portrait". 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. 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". [10] In response, a representative for Swift published an email from a Big Machine executive refusing to issue licences in connection to the documentary. 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. [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". 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". 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. [98][99] American writer Jenny Johnson also posted a lengthy apology on Instagram, writing that her comments about Swift being "annoying" were "made in jest", and stated: "please know I'm not against you, I'm with you and I apologize." [80] In a Prospect article titled "It's time to face the facts—our male pop stars need to try a bit harder", Caroline O'Donoghue pointed out how Miss Americana talks about "the need for female pop stars to be highly visual, and to change that visual often", and quoted a line from the documentary that Swift says: "The female artists I know of have to remake themselves 20 times more than the male artists, or else you're out of a job". [82] Critics found Canadian singer Shawn Mendes' 2020 Netflix documentary, Shawn Mendes: In Wonder,[83][84][85] to be heavily inspired by Miss Americana. [12] In an interview with Chris Willman of Variety, it was revealed that the opening act of the film deals with "juxtaposing the joys of creation with the aggravations of global stardom" while the second half is a "provocative turn focused on why Swift became a political animal". She defies her advisors and gets political — breaking her silence and following in the footsteps of the Dixie Chicks – with thankfully less damaging consequences. She's in a different person than we were ever". Taylor Swift Style is dedicated to identifying the fashion of singer/songwriter Taylor Swift and will host a collection of exact finds from her wardrobe. 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. [74][75][76], American singer Katy Perry praised the film, stating that she was impressed by Miss Americana, because of its self-awareness and vulnerability, and commented that she was "really excited for her [Swift] to be able to show that to the world: that things aren't perfect, they don't have to be, and it's more beautiful when they aren't". Please enable Cookies and reload the page. [9] Big Machine denied the accusations in a statement. "[4], Additionally, the archive footages used in the documentary feature record producer Calvin Harris, singers Beyoncé, P!nk, Harry Styles, Shakira and Lenny Kravitz, music bands Dixie Chicks and Earth Wind & Fire, models Karlie Kloss and Kim Kardashian, rapper Kanye West, US senator Marsha Blackburn, US president Donald Trump, actors Taylor Lautner and Tom Hiddleston, drag queens Jade Jolie and Riley Knoxx, television personalities Barbara Walters, Dan Harris, David Letterman, Erin Robinson, Graham Norton, Hoda Kotb, Jedediah Bila, Jenny Johnson, Jimmy Fallon, JuJu Chang, Nancy O'Dell, Nikki Glaser, Phil McGraw, Sara Haines, Stephen Colbert, Sunny Hostin, Whoopi Goldberg, and the entire "Fab 5" cast of Queer Eye: Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness and Tan France. 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. Not when you're being pushed beyond your limits, and not when people are walking all over you. [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. You register that enough times, and you just start to accommodate everything towards praise and punishment, including your own body. I still think it's important to be polite, but not at all costs. Follow @genius [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". [21] Miss Americana has been described as an "intimate", "genuine", "funny" and "empowering" film, that documents "her humble beginnings as a country-music star to her position as an influential figure in pop culture". I remember how, when I was 18, that was the first time I was on the cover of a magazine, and the headline was like "Pregnant at 18?". “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” is a layered song that can be interpreted as describing a high school romance or Swift’s reasons for becoming politically vocal. He concluded that he has "learned so much from Taylor's artistry over the years, and remain[s] a huge fan". It includes 25 Alamo Drafthouse theatres and an iPic theatre in the United States, and the Prince Charles Cinema in the United Kingdom. "Only the Young" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. 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. [1][2], Netflix described the film as a "raw and emotionally revealing look" at Swift "during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice". [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. He added that the film does not depict a "drastic change" but rather "a tough, somewhat deflating process of self-recognition". [8] She added that the documentary does not mention Braun, Borchetta, or Big Machine. 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