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I Am Divine Reviews

Dec 29, 2024

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Crossdresser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 23, 2022

Heartfelt & sincere portrait of a performer who was the personification of “larger than life”. Fills in a lot of gaps for those who weren’t aware of any “non-Waters” efforts. Not many surprises, but engaging nonetheless. #nitrosMovieChallenge

Jan 6, 2022

the only reason i even know Divine is because of pink flamingos - which i don't recommend, if you're curious - i can't believe it gets as much praise as it does & i can't believe people love him/her so much for it. it's a well done documentary & i did learn things about her that i wasn't aware of before... her content isn't my cup of tea, but it was a nice tribute to her work.

Mar 14, 2021

I went with 2 1/2 stars for this docu. I have only seen this docu. once and I think that I would watch it again. I would reccomened it to anybody that is a fan of John Waters or Devine. I thought that it was a good docu. that had many interviews throughout from other famous, and non famous people that knew him. Very interesting docu. on Devine.

Dec 4, 2020

It provides a great look at the life of one of the biggest drag queens of all time and talented character actor. It is done in a way that people can relate to the struggles and talent of Divine as well as how these seemingly odd movies became cult classics and how Divine was responsible for that. It makes me hope John Waters makes a Divine biopic in the near future

Jun 1, 2020

Especially if you enjoy John Waters' films, you must see the life of "Divine."

Jan 12, 2017

This was something I ran across on Netfux Streaming, and I was very impressed with how much there was to learn about the man who was John Waters' muse and star for so many years. Well worth tracking down for fans of the fringe cinema in which she starred, and for those looking to see what made her tick. Highly recommended.

Jan 6, 2017

Legend. This is an icon that inspired so many & still touches so many lives who passed away at the pinnacle of his career. A fitting documentary to one of the filthiest on screen, but humble off of it. I will forever adore Divine & everything he/she stood for. Most amazing work ethic ever.

Nov 11, 2016

A fascinating individual remembered through excellent archive footage and interviews with friends and family. Well worth a watch.

Super Reviewer
Apr 11, 2015

Interesting documentary, just not as probing as I would've preferred. The film is extremely biased in its approach to Divine's life, trying its hardest to ignore the fact that Divine wasn't everyone's cup of tea. The late drag queen was an extremely intriguing figure of cinema however, so the documentary holds your attention nonetheless, but if you're looking for a more raw account of the star then you need not apply.

Feb 3, 2015

The perfect documentary/biopic. I love John Waters' films and his personality as well as his partnership with Divine, an actor and an icon in the LGBT community.

Feb 2, 2015

Excellent doccie. Netflix, you have redeemed yourself :)

Jan 28, 2015

A touching look at Divine's career. Must-watch for Waters fans.

Jan 26, 2015

Great documentary about a fascinating figure. I didn't truly know who Divine was until I watched it!

Jan 15, 2015

Awesome, strange, wild a wonderful celebration of the different!

Jan 6, 2015

I Am Divine is a terrific documentary about the life, work, and death of Divine, a male crossdressing homosexual who got into the movie business via John Waters, but also became an underground hit with the Hollywood scene, and later, a recording artist; while also paving the way for further acceptance of crossdressers and gay men within the industry. This documentary is quite informative, touching, and genuinely entertaining, talking to as many parties as possible, including John Waters himself. It's also a documentary that makes you want to seek out the work that's being discussed; in this case, making you want to revisit Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. Great in all respects, this is a great look into the life of a man who became larger than life, both physically and in persona.

Dec 16, 2014

Harris Glenn Milstead no es conocido por nadie. Divine, en cambio, es una leyenda. El documental de Jeffrey Schwarz recupera la historia de quien fuera la drag queen más influyente y rupturista de los 80's. Su infancia, su descubrimiento sexual, su carrera y sus miedos, todo, con una mirada muy objetiva que rompe con todas las caricaturas del travestismo. Por momento saca risas descontroladas, y luego es capaz de emocionarte profundamente. Muy recomendable.

Dec 4, 2014

I love documentaries about subcultures, especially ones I don't know almost anything about. I Am Divine does this in such an interesting way, by taking us through the world of John Waters through the life of Divine. This is a character documentary all about the complex personality that is Harris Glenn Milstead, or Divine. It's pretty outrageous at times, but always compassionate. It seems to be a very affectionate documentary told by people who really cared about the subject.

Oct 16, 2014

"Nobody can say they are Divine, that's what he had and will always have." Pretty Trash(y).

Oct 15, 2014

Sometimes dreams can come true.

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