Betty: They Say I'm Different

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Betty: They Say I'm Different

Released May 23, 2018

54m

Documentary

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Betty Davis arrives on the '70s scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality and outrageous funk music. She then, despite being banned and boycotted, goes on to become the first black woman to perform, write and manage herself.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

This is probably as close to [Betty] Davis as anyone's going to get, and [director Philip] Cox augments her guarded recollections with a vibrant, seductive introduction to her music.

Apr 9, 2020

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Patrick Gamble

Little White Lies

The film is a cinematic interpretation of Davis' life, emulating her subversive style by blending testimony with psychedelic animation and an assortment of unconventional nonfiction techniques.

Jun 11, 2018

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Kathy Fennessy

Seattle Film Blog

There's enough material to get a taste of her fiery shows, uninhibited lyricism, and arresting fashion sense - silver-sequin hot pants above all - but not enough to fill out the standard running time.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 16, 2020

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Alex Cole

Battle Royale With Cheese

Overall, Betty - They Say I'm Different just falls flat. It's confusing and slow despite its length. I loved learning about Betty, but I don't think Betty - They Say I'm Different is going to impress or maintain the attention of the casual viewer.

Jan 13, 2020

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Jon-Carlos Evans

Black Nerd Problems

Betty, however, reveals and the genius of the woman who was a songwriter, bandleader, fashionista, and singer - a funk renaissance artist.

Rated: 7.9/10

Nov 13, 2018

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Dave Segal

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Betty is crucial to any fan who desires a deeper understanding of this pioneering female funk auteur.

Sep 4, 2018

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michael d

I only wish it were a bit longer.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Betty Davis arrives on the '70s scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality and outrageous funk music. She then, despite being banned and boycotted, goes on to become the first black woman to perform, write and manage herself.

Director: Philip Cox
Producer: Laurent Mini, Damon Smith, Giovanna Stopponi
Screenwriter: Philip Cox
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2020
Runtime: 54m

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