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Prince: Unauthorized

1992Scott McCullough
IMDb: 5.8/10
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The people usually left in a superstar’s wake — first managers, original band members, childhood friends — are good sources for two things: rare memorabilia and dirt. Unfortunately Prince: Unauthorized provides neither. This 50-minute documentary about Prince’s early years in Minneapolis tries to dissect the man by examining the boy. But though the filmmakers have excavated relatives, mentors, and grainy black-and-white photos of His Royal Badness sporting an outsize Afro, not one offers much insight into what makes this one-man music industry tick.

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What is Prince: Unauthorized (1992) about?

The people usually left in a superstar’s wake — first managers, original band members, childhood friends — are good sources for two things: rare memorabilia and dirt. Unfortunately Prince: Unauthorized provides neither. This 50-minute documentary about Prince’s early years in Minneapolis tries to dissect the man by examining the boy. But though the filmmakers have excavated relatives, mentors,…

Who stars in Prince: Unauthorized?

Prince: Unauthorized stars Prince (Self (archive footage)), Owen Husney (Self), Chris Moon (Self), Pepé Willie (Self), Chazz Smith (Self). The film was directed by Scott McCullough.

How long is Prince: Unauthorized?

Prince: Unauthorized has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated N/A.

Is Prince: Unauthorized worth watching?

Prince: Unauthorized holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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