Synopsis
Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo debut, Faith, then through the creation and release of his 1990 follow-up Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1. Along with documenting his creative efforts during this period, the doc will also explore his relationship with Anselmo Feleppa — who died from AIDS-related complications — as well as the death of Michael’s mother.
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Cast
- George MichaelSelf (archive footage)
- Naomi CampbellSelf
- Christy TurlingtonSelf
- Cindy CrawfordSelf
- Tatjana PatitzSelf
- Linda EvangelistaSelf
- Stevie WonderSelf
- Elton JohnSelf
- Ricky GervaisSelf
- Nile RodgersSelf
Recommendations
- 80
Empire
Absorbing if not quite insightful, due to a fair degree of self-editing, this remains a moving, often melancholic document of a fabulous songwriter and singer whose legacy becomes ever more obvious as the years pass. A must for fans. - 80
The Guardian
There’s perhaps not enough new material to justify a re-release, but as a whole it’s still great, and a reminder of just what a class act Michael was. - 80
NME
Despite its flaws, George Michael Freedom Uncut ultimately succeeds because the man himself remains so compelling. - 40
The Observer (UK)
Michael talks about himself with candour, and the archive footage is extensive. But the choice of interviewees, including a tittering Ricky Gervais honking out off-key witticisms, James Corden and Liam Gallagher, seems a bit random.
