“Love, Lizzo” is nothing short of special. It is a reclamation of Lizzo’s identity as a rapper and soul singer. 

On Nov. 24, HBO Max premiered “Love, Lizzo”, a documentary that focuses on singer-songwriter Lizzo’s personal and professional growth over the course of three years. Directed by Doug Pray, the documentary tells the real story of how Melissa Jefferson, famously known as Lizzo, became a worldwide sensation and shows that her real-life and on-screen selves are exactly the same. The documentary follows the artist from her early years in Michigan, her breakthrough into the music industry, and the making of her most recent album, “Special.” 

At first glance, the previews for “Love, Lizzo” made it seem like any other celebrity documentary, with throwaway comments about growing up and a few generic interviews, but it turned out to be quite the contrary. 

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