Lucy and Desi (2022)
9/10
Nostalgia At Its Finest
8 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
With ample footage shared not only from the mega-hit "I Love Lucy" TV comedy series but also from the personal archives of Lucille Ball and family, I can promise you that you will find more than you knew before in this documentary.

If you are a fan of Lucille Ball, "Lucy And Desi" will not only make you chuckle with nostalgic glee but feel that deep and silent sorrow that only follows in the wake of legends whose time has long ended but whose work and memory live on.

Great work on direction by Amy Poehler who managed to capture not only the spiritual essence of Lucille Ball, but also celebrities, comedians, and family members who together ensured that this documentary will be one of the top most-seen ones in the Lucille Ball lexicon.

One of the most significant 'guests' in this docu was Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, daughter of the legendary two whose name she bears so elegantly and with such wonderful pride. Desi Arnaz Jr. Lent his voice at one point in this powerful documentary, and so did A-listers like Bette Midler and Carol Burnett.

Stories and memories straight from the source, records and chronicles that stood the test of time... These helped define the "Lucy And Desi" documentary on Amazon Prime Video. It was every bit as engaging and compelling as I expected it to be.

Thanks to the magical work of all the crew members who worked on this project, you will certainly conclude this documentary with a fresh sliver of respect for two of television's finest artists, to say nothing of the woman who became a gold standard and forged an inspiring path for female comediennes and women in power for generations to come.

If you can't already guess the 'woman' I referred to, here's a hint: she is all our favourite redhead, and we love her for eternity.
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