Celine Dion was moved to tears after she received a standing ovation at the New York screening of her Amazon MGM documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion.”
Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, “I Am: Céline Dion” promises a “raw and honest” look at the superstar’s battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, also known as Moersch-Woltman Syndrome.
According to a press release from Amazon MGM Studios, the film will also “highlight the music that has guided [Céline’s] life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”
“Thank you to all of you, from the bottom of my heart, for being part of my journey. This movie is my love letter to each of you,” Ms Dion told the audience at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. “I hope to see you all again very, very soon.”
Since December 2022, the “My Heart Will Go On” singer has remained largely out of the public eye due to her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder known for causing uncontrolled muscle spasms that make it hard to move.
Dion was forced to postpone all of her 2023 tour dates, before ultimately cancelling the rest of her tour entirely.
Last December, her sister Claudette revealed that Celine had “no control” of her muscles.
In March, the songstress spoke out on social media for International Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
“Today the world recognises International SPS Awareness Day,” Dion wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her smiling with her three sons.
“As many of you know, in the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS).
“Trying to overcome this autoimmune disorder has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back onto the stage and to live as normal of a life as possible.
“I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team and all of you!”
The documentary will premiere worldwide on June 25.
