New documentary film to follow Duffy's story
The 'Mercy' singer has been out of the limelight for many years
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Disney+ have announced a new documentary which will follow Welsh, BRIT Award-winning singer Duffy. Best-known for her huge hit 'Mercy' and her award-winning debut album 'Rockferry', the singer disappeared from public for many years, before posting a harrowing statement on social media back in 2020, to explain what had caused her absence.
Now the singer will be the subject of a feature-length documentary film about her life, including what happened after she withdraw from the public eye. Find out more below...
Who is Duffy?
Duffy is a Welsh singer/songwriter. In 2008 she released her debut album 'Rockferry', which featured her hits 'Mercy', 'Warwick Avenue' and 'Rain on Your Parade'. Then in 2010, she released her second album 'Endlessly'.
What happened to Duffy?
Following her success she disappeared from public for many years. The singer, revealed in 2020 that 10 years previous, she had been the subject of a horrific ordeal. In her social media post she revealed she had been drugged, before being kidnapped and taken to another country, where she was violently and sexually abused.
This experience understandably had a huge affect on the singer meaning she has withdrawn from the public eye until now.
What is the documentary about?
The new documentary will feature interviews with Duffy along with her friends and family. The documentary will follow her life story from her childhood in Wales, to her rise to fame and her withdrawal from the public eye.
Disney+ say of the documentary: 'Documenting her life in this way for the first time, the documentary will be a retrospective film traversing Duffy’s life, from her upbringing in Wales, through to her meteoric rise to fame and her withdrawal from public life following her unfathomable experience.
'The original documentary film will be driven by new, unprecedented access to Duffy, along with a rich and nostalgic archive, and interviews with family, friends, and close peers in the music industry.'
Sean Doyle, Vice President, Unscripted, Disney+ commented about the documentary, saying: "15 years ago, Duffy was one of the most famous singers in the world. Her voice was distinctly recognisable and powerful. Songs 'Mercy' and 'Warwick Avenue' from her debut album led to three BRIT Awards, a GRAMMY and Duffy being at the peak of her career. And then she disappeared.
"This film will give Duffy the chance to tell her story in her own words. I am grateful to our collaborators at Rare TV for this unprecedented access, along with Stellify Media for handling this project with sensitivity and care. We set out in a search for impactful, female-led stories in collaboration with Northern Ireland Screen, and it’s a privilege that Duffy’s is the first we’re able to help tell. But above all, I’m especially in awe of Duffy - for her honesty and courage to share her story."
What is the documentary called?
The name of the documentary has not been announced.
When will the documentary be released?
It has not yet been revealed when it will be released.
How to watch it
When it is released it will be available to watch on Disney+. Disney+ is available from £5.99 per month – with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel anytime. There’s something for everyone to watch, adding new TV series, blockbuster movies and exclusive Originals throughout the year under its six brands: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star.
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