Introducing, Selma Blair

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Introducing, Selma Blair
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Directed by Rachel Fleit
Produced by
Starring Selma Blair
CinematographyShane Sigler
Edited bySloane Klevin
Music byRaphaelle Thibaut
Production
company
Distributed by Discovery+
Release dates
  • March 16, 2021 (2021-03-16)(SXSW)
  • October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)(United States)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$5,700 [1]

Introducing, Selma Blair is a 2021 American documentary film directed by Rachel Fleit. It follows Selma Blair adapting to new ways of living after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

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The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2021, where it won the Special Jury Award for Exceptional Intimacy in Storytelling in the Documentary Feature Competition. [2] It was released in a limited release on October 15, 2021, prior to streaming on Discovery+ on October 21, 2021.

Synopsis

Selma Blair adapts to new ways of living after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Release

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2021. [3] Prior to, Discovery+ acquired distribution rights to the film. [4] It was released in a limited release on October 15, 2021, prior to digital streaming on Discovery+ on October 21, 2021. [5]

Reception

The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 8.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Introducing, Selma Blair lives up to its title with a personal look at a celebrity pulling back the curtain with courage, humor, and grace." [6] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 80 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [7]

Accolades

Introducing, Selma Blair won The Cinema for Peace Award on Global Health for 2021. [8]

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References

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