127 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestNever-before-seen photos and footage capture Frank Sinatra both on and off stage, along with interviews with associates and the man himself.
An up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra’s life together with rarely seen footage of his famous 1971 “Retirement Concert” in Los Angeles. The film’s narrative is shaped by Sinatra’s song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer’s personal guide through his own life.
Direction
Gibney weaponizes Sinatra's own song choices against him.
Editing
The 1971 concert footage is a masterclass in archival resurrection.
Sound
Sinatra's voiceover feels like he's drinking next to you.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gibney discovered the 1971 retirement concert footage in a Warner Bros. vault, mislabeled and deteriorating — it had never been broadcast in full.
Sinatra personally selected the 13 songs for that concert, creating what Gibney calls 'his autobiography in setlist form' — including the devastating 'Angel Eyes' as his goodbye.
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