Introducing, Selma Blair
Introducing, Selma Blair is a 2021 American documentary film directed by Rachel Fleit. It follows Selma Blair adapting to new ways of living after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2021, where it won the Special Jury Award for Exceptional Intimacy in Storytelling in the Documentary Feature Competition. It was released in a limited release on October 15, 2021, prior to streaming on Discovery+ on October 21, 2021.
Synopsis
Selma Blair adapts to new ways of living after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.Release
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2021. Prior to, Discovery+ acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released in a limited release on October 15, 2021, prior to digital streaming on Discovery+ on October 21, 2021.Reception
Critical response
On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 80 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.CNN's Brian Lowry said the film was "an intense experience, one whose focus is undeniably stirring but which leaves certain aspects of Blair's life and resume somewhat underdeveloped." Variety's Guy Lodge called the film "eye-opening and empathetic" and "intensely moving as a documentary in its own right, enriched by a human subject who appears to learn as much about herself in the course of filming as we do."