Becoming Madonna

Becoming Madonna is a music documentary that tracks the professional and personal trajectory of the American singer from 1978 to 1992. The film examines her transformation from an unknown dancer into a global pop star, highlighting her efforts to navigate a male-dominated industry. Through the use of interviews, archive footage, and previously undiscovered audio and photographs, the narrative explores her private life, the public scandals she sparked, and the various obstacles she overcame during her rise to fame, including the release of her controversial book Sex.

Produced in the United Kingdom by Sky, All3Media International, and Optomen Television, the film was directed by Michael Ogden. The production features archive appearances by Madonna, Christopher Ciccone, Sean Penn, Michael Jackson, Stephen Bray, and Mary Lambert, with a total credited cast of 29 people. The 91-minute documentary was released on December 30, 2024. It currently holds a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 19 votes.