Pamela, a Love Story is a 2023 documentary film about the life and career of model and actress Pamela Anderson. It was directed by Ryan White,[1] and released on Netflix on January 31, 2023.[2]
| Pamela, a Love Story | |
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| Directed by | Ryan White |
| Starring | Pamela Anderson |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
The documentary recounts Anderson's early life and childhood, her beginnings modelling for Playboy magazine, rise to stardom on the series Baywatch, her position as a sex symbol and sexual objectification, as well as her turbulent marriage to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee through her own narrative.
Reception edit
Pamela, a Love Story received positive reviews. On review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 96% based on 49 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Using an admittedly standard structure, Pamela, a Love Story recontextualizes its subject's very public life to thought-provoking effect."[3] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[4]
Accolades edit
Pamela, a Love Story received two nominations at the 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special.[5]
References edit
- ^ "What to Know About Netflix's Pamela Anderson Documentary". Time. January 31, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (January 31, 2023). "'Pamela, a Love Story' Review: A Frank Look Back". The New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "Pamela, a Love Story". Rotten Tomatoes. January 31, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ Pamela, a love story, retrieved July 31, 2023
- ^ "Pamela, A Love Story". Television Academy. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
