With over 2 million views, Na Estrada Films channel , founded by Amazonian journalist Kevin Moraes , is launching The Couch , a four-episode documentary series about the life of Canadian singer Alanis Morissette . The project took two years to complete and was Kevin's graduation project for his journalism degree at the Federal University of Amazonas, earning him the highest possible grade.
The idea for The Couch originated as a university graduation project. “The documentary was constructed as if it were a conversation, sometimes between her and the viewer, or with herself. Based on the same premise, the Canadian singer's songs are also part of the narrative. In certain sections, they are presented from Alanis's perspective or from the perspective of her fans,” said Kevin. The graduation project was supervised by professors Dr. Cristiane de Lima Barbosa and Dr. Ivânia Maria Carneiro Vieira.
The documentary's title is a reference to Alanis' autobiographical compositions, which seem to always depict her on a couch, both in the studio and on stage. "The Couch" is also the name of a track she released in 1998.
“The series functions as a large snapshot, told through Alanis' own voice. This mostly includes archival footage and testimonials that didn't receive much attention online. The B-side of her career. Essential points for understanding the artist's discourse, especially everything that came after the peak of her success,” adds the director.
A non-profit, extended version featuring only interviews Alanis gave throughout her career is now available on the Na Estrada Films YouTube channel, with Portuguese subtitles. The episodes showcase moments from various phases of her career. Performances in Brazil and footage from album recordings are included. The chapters detail Alanis's journey, who she is as a performer, and the creative process behind her albums, highlighting the potential of music as a means of communicating messages to the public.
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