Netflix to Release Documentary on Legendary Musician Joan Baez

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a new documentary chronicling the life and career of legendary folk musician and activist Joan Baez. Titled Joan Baez: I Am a Noise, the film is set to give audiences an intimate look at the icon’s personal journey, artistic evolution, and decades of political engagement.

Directed by Miri Navasky, Maeve O’Boyle, and Karen O’Connor, Joan Baez: I Am a Noise delves deep into the archives of Baez’s life, combining previously unseen home videos, personal diaries, artwork, and letters with candid interviews. The documentary promises to explore not only her rise to fame in the 1960s folk revival but also her profound influence on social justice movements, her friendship with figures like Bob Dylan and Martin Luther King Jr., and her reflections on aging, legacy, and healing.

The film had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival and has since garnered critical acclaim for its raw honesty and emotional depth. According to early reviewers, it avoids the typical “greatest hits” format, opting instead for a layered narrative that reveals Baez as a complex and evolving figure.

Netflix’s release of Joan Baez: I Am a Noise marks another notable addition to its expanding catalog of music documentaries. The platform has previously released acclaimed projects featuring artists such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Leonard Cohen. This documentary aligns with Netflix’s continued investment in showcasing influential musical voices through a personal and cinematic lens.

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix later this year, though an official release date has yet to be announced. Fans and newcomers alike can expect an emotionally resonant portrait of one of America’s most enduring and outspoken musical figures.