eOne Acquires Licensing Rights to Joni Mitchell Doc

Entertainment One (eOne) has acquired the international licensing rights, excluding the U.K., to Joni Mitchell: 50 Years of Blue.

Directed by Teresa Griffiths, the new documentary offers a definitive look at Mitchell’s life and career up to the point in 1970 when she began writing and recording what was to become the landmark album Blue.

Joni Mitchell: 50 Years of Blue will feature archive footage, never-before-heard interview material with Mitchell and new interviews with collaborators Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Russ Kunkel and James Taylor.

The documentary is produced by Lonesome Pine Productions for BBC Two in the U.K.

“This immersive documentary is sure to move audiences who fell in love with this iconic artist and those who are discovering Joni Mitchell’s work afresh today,” said Noel Hedges, executive VP of acquisitions, international distribution, at eOne. “We’re delighted to offer this compelling documentary to our clients as part of our ongoing commitment to deliver inspiring content that resonates with viewers of all ages.”