In a powerful tribute to one of the most influential and enigmatic artists in music history, Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a special documentary honoring the late Prince Rogers Nelson. Titled “Purple Diamond: The Life, Legacy & Light of Prince,” the film is set to premiere in July 2025, promising an intimate, emotional, and visually captivating look at the life of a man whose music changed the world.
Prince, who passed away in 2016, left behind a monumental legacy as a singer, songwriter, producer, and performer. With a career that spanned more than four decades, Prince sold over 150 million records worldwide and became known for his unmatched musicianship, genre-blending creativity, and fierce independence. This Netflix documentary will delve into every era of his career from his early Minneapolis days to global superstardom, chart-topping albums, and his legendary live performances.
The film is expected to feature never-before-seen footage, rare concert recordings, and intimate interviews with family, close collaborators, former band members, and music legends who were inspired by his genius. It will trace the evolution of Prince’s music, his fight for artistic control, and the spiritual, political, and emotional depth that defined his work.
“Prince wasn’t just a musician he was a movement,” said Ava Montgomery, executive producer of the documentary. “This project is about more than his hits. It’s about the man behind the music the visionary who challenged norms, defied labels, and poured his soul into every chord, lyric, and performance.”
“Purple Diamond” will also explore Prince’s prolific output, including his fight against the music industry for ownership of his masters, his anonymously funded philanthropic work, and his role as a mentor to younger artists. From his dazzling Super Bowl halftime show to the iconic Purple Rain era and his groundbreaking tours, the film will celebrate both the bold spectacle and quiet genius that defined his artistry.
Netflix promises a rich, multi-dimensional portrait of Prince, using stylized visuals, animation, vintage concert film, handwritten lyrics, and immersive sound design to capture his creative essence. The documentary also aims to introduce younger audiences to his catalog and cement his legacy for future generations.
Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release, especially as the film coincides with several major tributes planned for 2025, marking what would have been Prince’s 67th birthday.
“Prince lived for music and left everything he had on every stage,” said one former bandmate featured in the documentary. “This film doesn’t just tell his story it lets you feel him again.”
“Purple Diamond: The Life, Legacy & Light of Prince” premieres on Netflix in July 2025, offering an unforgettable journey through the life of a singular icon whose voice, vision, and vitality remain unmatched.
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