On November 29, 1994, Mary J. Blige released
My Life, her second album, which would later become known as her breakthrough. It would also go on to be the subject of the Amazon Prime original documentary,
Mary J. Blige’s My Life. Directed by Vanessa Roth, this 82-minute-long feature documents the life and legacy of Mary J. Blige, including her harsh upbringing in New York City and her rise to stardom as one of the most influential voices in music.
The story starts in the middle with a look at Blige’s many accolades. From her Lifetime Achievement Award to multiple Grammys, Oscar nominations, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All of them crowning achievements that the ceiling-shattering artist truly deserves.