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October 26, 2024 at 1:15 pm
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The World According to Allee Willis

The World According to Allee Willis dives into the vibrant, untold story of Allee Willis, the creative force behind iconic hits like the “Friends” theme song, the Earth Wind & Fire mega-hit “September” and “The Color Purple” musical. From her early days filming life in 1950s Detroit to her fearless journey of self-expression, Allee defied gender and sexual norms, embracing creative expression at all costs, even when she struggled with not fitting in.

Featuring appearances by Patti LaBelle, Paul “Pee-Wee Herman” Ruebens, Cyndi Lauper, Pet Shop Boys, Lily Tomlin, Mark Mothersbaugh, Aretha Franklin, Lesley Ann Warren, The Pointer Sisters, and many more!

Directed by: Alexis Manya Spraic
Film type: Documentary
Runtime: 97 minutes
Year: 2024
Country: United States
Language: English
Cast: Allee Willis, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Ruebens, Mark Mothersbaugh, Mark Cuban, Paul Feig, Neil Tennant
Captions: English
Film format: Digital
Recommended for ages: 17+

Content warning: mentions of drug abuse, familial and religious trauma, racism, misogyny, and mental health struggles
Recommended if you like: the secret worlds of larger than life pop culture personalities

Official Selection:

2024 SXSW Film Festival
2024 Freep Film Festival
2024 Provincetown Film Festival
2024 Frameline Film Festival
2024 Milwaukee Film Festival

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