Betty: They Say I'm Different

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Betty: They Say I'm Different

2018

54m

Documentary

Music

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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

04/09/2020

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.

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Patrick Gamble

Little White Lies

06/11/2018

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.

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Kathy Fennessy

Seattle Film Blog

01/16/2020

2/4

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.

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Alex Cole

Battle Royale With Cheese

01/13/2020

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.

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Jon-Carlos Evans

Black Nerd Problems

11/13/2018

7.9/10

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

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Dave Segal

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

09/04/2018

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

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Michael D

07/07/2020

I only wish it were a bit longer.

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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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