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Netflix Announces Global Premiere of New Tina Turner Documentary “Simply the Best”
Netflix has confirmed the release date for its latest music documentary, “Simply the Best: The Tina Turner Story,” set to premiere worldwide on September 20, 2025. The film promises a sweeping, emotionally-charged portrait of the rock legend, offering fans an in-depth look at her extraordinary life and legacy.
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Directed by Oscar-winner Liz Garbus (What Happened, Miss Simone?), the documentary blends rare archival footage, personal audio tapes, and intimate interviews with Tina’s closest friends, family, and collaborators. From her tumultuous beginnings in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue to her chart-topping solo success in the 1980s and her final years of peace in Switzerland, the documentary captures every triumph and tragedy that defined her.
Netflix teased the film with a statement:
> “Tina Turner’s story is one of strength, transformation, and rock ‘n’ roll power. Simply the Best honors a woman who defied expectations and inspired generations.”
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Key Features of the Film:
Unreleased footage from Turner’s farewell 2009 concert tour.
Exclusive commentary from legends like Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, and Oprah Winfrey.
Narration using Turner’s own words, sourced from interviews and her 1986 memoir I, Tina.
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of TINA: The Musical and her reaction to its global success.
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This marks Netflix’s second major music docu-feature of the year, following The Bowie Tapes. Music fans and newcomers alike are expected to tune in to witness the story of a woman who truly earned her title: the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Get ready to sing, cry, and be inspired on September 20—Tina’s legacy is louder than ever.
