Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
2013•NR•1h 30m•7.7•Released
Documentary
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.
Director
Ed Burke
Writer
Ed Burke, Beyoncé, Ilan Benatar
Languages
English
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Beyoncé
Self
JAŸ-Z
Self
Tina Knowles
Self
Solange
Self (archive footage)
Kelly Rowland
Self (archive footage)
Michelle Williams
Self (archive footage)
Lady Gaga
Self (archive footage)
Matthew Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Ye
Self (uncredited)
Production
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Company
Parkwood Entertainment
Company
HBO
Producer
Bill Kirstein
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