Marlene Dietrich Her Own Song

Film goddess. Cabaret chanteuse. Tireless soldier. Immortal icon. Marlene Dietrich endures as one of the most seductive and glamorous personalities in cinematic history. But who was she really? In this revealing glimpse behind the image, director J. David Riva pays tribute to his world-renowned grandmother. On screen, she was a legend. But that was only the beginning. She became the German-born all-American girl, entertaining U.S. troops on the front lines, doing whatever she could for her boys on the battlefield. Rare, never-before-seen footage and candid interviews are featured in this stirring portrait that will have you falling in love again...with Marlene!

Shrouded in mystery, Marlene Dietrich made an incredibly successful transition from the German cinema to the American studio system. One of the most radiant presences of the silver screen with an unmistakable voice, Dietrich is one of the greatest stars the movies has ever created. This documentary on her life and films is narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis.