The renowned singer and songwriter Elton John will be featured in an upcoming documentary that takes a look back over his legendary career. Titled “Elton John: Never Too Late,” the film will examine John’s life and over five decades in the music industry. It will premiere in theaters on November 15 before coming to the Disney+ streaming service on December 13.
The documentary follows John as he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Viewers will get a glimpse into how the musician is feeling as he prepares for this milestone event. The film also provides insight into John’s journey from his early days writing songs to achieving worldwide fame.
In clips from the documentary, John reflects on always being passionate about music from a young age. “I just wanted to become a songwriter,” he says. Between 1970 and 1975, John actively recorded, releasing 13 albums which established him as a hugely successful artist.
While chronicling John’s many accomplishments, the documentary also addresses the personal challenges he faced over the years. It explores how he overcame hardships like abuse and addiction. At the peak of his fame in the 1970s, John reveals he felt empty inside and was “not a joy to be around.” He candidly discusses his struggles with substance abuse and mental health during darker periods of his life.
The film shows John’s journey to finding fulfillment outside of just his musical career. “I was desperately wanting happiness and going the completely wrong way about it,” he says. John came to realize the importance of family above all else. Directed by R.J. Cutler and John’s husband David Furnish, “Never Too Late” incorporates previously unreleased concert and family photos spanning his prolific early years.
As a companion to the concert film “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,” the documentary serves as way for fans to witness John’s entire career arc. It follows his electrifying rise to fame and now poignant goodbye to stages in North America. John also recorded an original song made specifically for the documentary, continuing his legacy of musical ingenuity.
