Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole(1999)

Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole is a documentary that traces the life and career of the Grammy-winning singer through interviews with family, collaborators, and fellow artists. Directed for Lifetime Television in 1998, the film features Natalie Cole herself alongside Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Phil Ramone, David Foster, Chaka Khan, and Luther Vandross, with her mother Maria Cole also contributing her perspective. The documentary examines Cole's rise as a performer, her musical achievements, and her personal journey, with Patrick Stewart providing narration. At one hour, it offers an intimate look at the woman behind the voice and the legacy she built across decades in the music industry.