Céline Dion is giving fans an inside look at her life in her new documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion."
In the trailer, Dion's love of performing is on display, as is her longing to get back to the stage. The singer had to cancel the remainder of her world tour in 2023 due to health issues associated with her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
This progressive, neurological disorder causes muscle stiffness in the torso and limbs, and a heightened sensitivity to noise, touch and emotional stress, which can set off painful muscle spasms, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
"I'm working hard everyday, but I have to admit, it's been a struggle. I miss it so much. The people, I miss them," she says while tearing up.
Dion hasn't performed onstage in about four years. However, she has made some public appearances.
Dion presented an award to Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where she was accompanied onstage by her adult son, René-Charles.
In an interview with People, she said she was fearful about experiencing a crisis onstage because she didn't want to feel overstimulated by the audience.
"I didn’t want anything bad to happen," she said.
She has also attended hockey games in recent months with her sons. In addition to René-Charles, the 56-year-old has 13-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy. She shared her kids with husband René Angélil, who died in 2016.
However, Dion appears to be doing her best to return to the stage.
"If I can't run, I'll walk. If I can't walk, I'll crawl — and I won't stop," she says in the trailer.
She made a similar vow about returning to performing in an interview ahead of the documentary's release with TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb.
“I’m going to go back onstage, even if I have to crawl,” Dion said. “Even if I have to talk with my hands, I will. I will.”
Read on to learn all about Dion's documentary.
What is 'I Am: Celine Dion' about?
According to Prime Video, this documentary gives fans a "raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness."
The "inspirational documentary" spotlights the music that has "guided" Dion throughout her life, while displaying "the resilience of the human spirit." Viewer discretion is also advised, as "the film contains powerful scenes of medical trauma."
How to watch 'I Am: Celine Dion'?
"I Am: Celine Dion" is set to be released on Prime Video on June 25 at 3 a.m. ET.
The film was also shown in theaters for one weekend only from June 21 to June 23 before its streaming release.
