Review of Lucy and Desi (2022) by Tvjerry — 11 Mar 2022
If you've seen Being the Ricardos, you've pretty much know lots of this…in "fictional" form. Amy Poehler directed this doc that looks at the personal lives and professional achievements of this famous couple.
The primary source comes from audio tapes they recorded, but there are also other interview clips and plenty of archival footage. It covers the innovations they brought to TV, as well as their enduring love, even when they split.
To add a current perspective there are interviews with Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill (their daughter), Norman Lear, Carol Burnett and Bette Midler, both of whom considered Lucy a mentor. Since the couple had such accomplished careers, there's a lot to cover and all of it is covered without much depth.
Still, as a look back at their influence and love, it's full of interesting information and visual entertainment.
This review of Lucy and Desi (2022) was written by Tvjerry on 11 Mar 2022.
Lucy and Desi has generally received positive reviews.
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