
Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie
Emmy Award-Winning Special Desi and Lucy's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, hosts this emotional and honest glimpse at the extraordinary lives of her world-famous parents, highlighted by never-before-seen color family movies along with insightful interviews from family members, business associates and celebrity friends such as Bob Hope. Winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special, LUCY & DESI: A HOME MOVIE is a sensitive and absorbing documentary that details the circumstances which brought the immortal twosome together and ultimately drove them apart.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers an intimate look at the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, primarily through home movies and personal reflections. It chronicles their rise to fame, their iconic partnership on "I Love Lucy," and the complexities of their personal relationship and eventual divorce. The film is narrated by their children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., providing a deeply personal and candid perspective on their legendary parents.
Critical Reception
The documentary was widely praised for its personal and heartfelt portrayal of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, offering a rare glimpse into their lives beyond their public personas. Critics highlighted the effectiveness of using their own home movies to tell their story, creating an authentic and moving experience. It was seen as a fitting tribute to two of television's most influential figures.
What Reviewers Say
- An intimate and revealing look at a legendary Hollywood couple.
- Effectively uses home movies to provide a personal and emotional narrative.
- A touching tribute narrated by their children.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special.
Fun Fact
The documentary was made with the full cooperation and participation of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., who also served as executive producers and narrators.
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