Darlene Love Finally Gets Her Moment to Shine in New Doc ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’: ‘It’s My Turn’
TIFF 2026: Director Barry Avrich wanted to make a film that showed how the 85-year-old singer can "make the wallpaper roll down off the walls" The post Darlene Love Finally Gets Her Moment to Shine in New Doc ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’: ‘It’s My Turn’ appeared first on TheWrap .
In 2013, Darlene Love rose to prominence as a breakout star in the music documentary "20 Feet From Stardom," earning a Grammy for her contributions to the film. Now, 13 years later, she's starring in her own documentary titled "Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been," which made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
According to director Barry Avrich, Love's voice is reminiscent of legendary singers such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Sarah Vaughan. At 85 years old, her performance at the premiere is expected to evoke strong emotional reactions from the audience.
The documentary chronicles Love's career, starting from her early days in the 1960s when she worked with producer Phil Spector on the song "He's a Rebel." Love's voice is also featured on various hit songs like The Ronettes' "Be My Baby" and Boris Pickett's "Monster Mash." However, after she took a break from her career to raise a family and eventually worked as a house cleaner in Beverly Hills, she made a successful comeback in the 1980s.
She has since collaborated with notable artists like Bruce Springsteen, Cher, Paul Shaffer, and Taraji P. Henson, who serves as an executive producer on the documentary.
Facing numerous challenges along the way, Love's story serves as an inspiration to many. Taraji P. Henson, who praised Love's perseverance, expressed her desire to ensure that Love receives the recognition she deserves. "All the odds were stacked against her, and she still prevailed. That's inspiration. That's a story that is needed now, and I think the universe lined it up this way," Henson shared.
Love herself found the documentary experience validating as she observed her former collaborators expressing their appreciation for her talent. She emphasized the significance of the moment, stating, "In the film, I say this about me, and I didn't always say it: It's my turn." "Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been" is currently seeking distribution.
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