BBC documentary explores Whitney Houston's life and legacy

A new BBC documentary titled "Whitney," directed by Nick Broomfield, delves into the life of Whitney Houston, who died on February 11, 2012, in a Beverly Hills hotel room from accidental drowning in a bathtub, exacerbated by drug use and atherosclerosis. The film features never-before-seen footage, interviews with friends and colleagues, and concert clips, tracing her rise from a religious upbringing to global stardom and her subsequent decline. It highlights her complex relationships, including with her father John Houston, who managed her early career but later sued her for $100 million, and ex-husband Bobby Brown, whom she met backstage at a concert. Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown also faced tragedy years later. The documentary reveals her as a powerful performer but fragile soul, struggling with addiction and personal betrayals. Houston sold over 190 million records, spent 46 weeks at number one on the album chart, and won six Grammy Awards, two Emmys, 31 Billboard Music Awards, and 22 American Music Awards. She and Michael Jackson are top among the most successful Black artists. The film aims to show her humanity and vulnerability.