Lucy and Desi

Documentary

2022, Movie, 1h 42min

Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.

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7.7

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Critic Simran Hans

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It’s a cute (or, depending on how you want to see it, cynical) accompaniment to Aaron Sorkin’s Oscar-nominated drama Being the Ricardos...

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Critic Ricky Valero

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I loved Lucy and Desi and after watching this documentary, I love them even more.

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Critic Jennifer Green

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...a celebration of two individuals who truly made history in mid-century America, from their mold-breaking cross-cultural marriage to the early feminist narratives of their shows to the power they wielded and the barriers they broke...

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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This documentary chronicles the extraordinary partnership and enduring legacy of one of entertainment's most unlikely power couples. They risked everything to be together, and their union changed the face of comedy forever. With unprecedented access and insight, the film explores the duo's rise to fame, their groundbreaking sitcom, and the personal and professional challenges they faced. Through interviews with those closest to them, the film reveals the secrets behind their remarkable partnership and the lasting impact they had on Hollywood and beyond.

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You can stream Lucy and Desi on: Amazon Prime

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