Christina Aguilera Doc within the Works, Ting Poo to Direct

Ting Poo is following up “Val,” her acclaimed 2021 documentary about actor Val Kilmer, with a portrait of one other trade vet. She’s helming a doc about five-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera that’s being produced by Time Studios and Roc Nation. A press launch introduced the information.

The doc guarantees to supply viewers “unprecedented entry to Christina’s life story” and “open up her private archive for a wildly artistic look into the previous and current, from her early days as a pre-teen Disney star to her present recognition as a global icon with considered one of music’s most celebrated voices,” per its synopsis. Diving into each her private {and professional} life, the doc options “never-before-seen footage and unique behind-closed-door moments” highlighting the “artist, mom, and entertainer as she displays on her multi-decade profession preventing for artistic freedom and gender equality.”

An alumna of the Micky Mouse Membership, Aguilera rose to stardom along with her chart-topping 1999 single “Genie in a Bottle.” “What a Lady Needs,” “Dirrty,” and “Fighter” are amongst her many hits. She’s bought greater than 75 million data worldwide. The “Burlesque” actress’ most up-to-date album, “Aguilera,” was launched this 12 months.

“Christina Aguilera is likely one of the most iconic artists of our time, whose music has impressed tens of millions of individuals all over the world. I’m really honored to inform the story of the particular person behind the music as a result of I do know it is going to equally encourage,” stated Poo.

“Val” received a Critics’ Alternative Documentary Award for Greatest Historic or Biographical Documentary. Poo co-directed the movie with Leo Scott.