New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Mary J Blige’s My Life,’ ‘The Vigil’ and more
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A documentary on music icon Mary J Blinge and a supernatural horror film set in a unique world are the highlights on the platform this week
This week, Amazon Prime Video brings a series of new titles starting with Mary J Blige’s My Life , directed by Oscar winner Vanessa Roth and produced by Ashaunna K. Ayars and Q. Nicole Jackson. It is a revelation of the demons and blessings that inspired Mary J Blinge’s 1994 LP “My Life” propelling her from the soul-crushing world of New York’s housing projects to international acclaim. The nine-time Grammy-winning recording artist and Academy Award-nominated singer and actress set the music world on fire with her collection of powerful confessions about her battles with abuse, depression and addiction that struck an enduring connection with millions world over. . In the Month of Pride, experience the journey of a transwoman replete with twists and turns in the poignant family drama series Manhas De Setembro. The show charts the journey of Cassandra whose life finally starts to fall in place as she gets a boyfriend she loves, a job and is on her way to fulfilling her dream of being a cover artist of Vanusa, a famous Brazilian singer from the 70s. But her life takes an unexpected turn when her ex shows up with a boy who claims to be her son. The show stars Liniker, Thomas Aquino and Karine Teles in lead roles and is created by Josefina Trotta.More Related News