Draft:It's OK (documentary series)


It's OK is a 2023 documentary series that follows the life of Lebanese pop star Elissa as she prepares to release her first independent album and reflects on her path to stardom. The series, which consists of three episodes, offers an intimate and candid look at Elissa's struggles with fame, cancer, and the music industry. It also features interviews with people from her past who discovered and supported her talents. The documentary was produced by Netflix and Emirati media company Different Production. It premiered on January 25, 2023 on Netflix.[1][2]. It received positive reviews from critics and fans, who praised Elissa's courage, honesty, and resilience[3]

Episodes

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The series consists of three episodes, each about 40 minutes long. The episodes are:

  • Episode 1: As Elissa records her first independent album, she opens up about the struggles of life in the spotlight and her cancer diagnosis.
  • Episode 2: The Lebanese singer sits down with people from her past who discovered her talents and gets vulnerable about the difficulties of the music industry.
  • Episode 3: Visiting the town where she spent her summers, Elissa reminisces about loss, finding love and what comes next in her storied career.[4]

Production

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The documentary was produced by Netflix and Different Production, a media and entertainment company in the Middle East. The production team followed Elissa for over a year, capturing her personal and professional moments. The documentary was directed by Angy Jammal[5], who previously worked on the a lot of music videos of Elissa[6][7].

Reception

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The documentary received positive reviews from critics and fans, who praised Elissa's courage, honesty, and resilience[3]. The trailer for the film was released on December 28, 2023. The film also sparked a social media campaign with the hashtag #ItsOK, where fans and celebrities shared their support and admiration for Elissa.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Watch It's OK | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  2. ^ "Elissa's Documentary: First Footage". روتانا | Rotana. 2020-05-14. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. ^ a b c جمال, عبد الرحمن (2024-01-29). "إليسا تعلق على الأصداء الإيجابية لفيلمها الوثائقي "It's Ok"". نجوم (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  4. ^ "قسوة والدتها ورحلة مرضها بالسرطان.. إليسا تكشف أسرار في فيلمها الوثائقي «It's OK»". الأسبوع (in Arabic). 25 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  5. ^ Reporter, Staff (2024-01-24). "Lebanese singer Elissa's documentary 'It's OK' set for release on Netflix". BroadcastPro ME. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  6. ^ "أنجي جمال تروي قصة إليسا: "دموع حقيقية"". IMLebanon. 2018-08-08. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  7. ^ "آنجي الجمّال: العمل مع إليسا إحترافي!". IMLebanon. 2015-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-31.