Céline Dion doc on career and stiff person syndrome battle reveals first look — and premiere date

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Céline Dion’s upcoming documentary officially has a premiere date. “I Am: Céline Dion” will drop on Amazon Prime Video June 25, and the Canadian singer, 56, shared the first look of the project on Instagram Tuesday.The feature is set to take a look at her music career and her struggles with the autoimmune neurological disorder, stiff person syndrome.The image shows Dion thrusting her fist in the air as she appears to shout.

She donned a beige sweater and tied her hair back in a low bun.The official longline reads: ” ‘I Am: Céline Dion’ gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness.

Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”The “My Heart Will Go On” singer announced the project in January and it was filmed over the course of 12 months.“[The] last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” she said in a statement at the time.Dion was diagnosed with SPS in December 2022 and canceled her tour dates amid her recovery. “As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realized how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans,” she continued. “During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.”Dion has “lost control of her muscles” amid her battle, according to her sister, Claudette Dion.According to Columbia University, the medical issue causes painful muscle spasms and.