

Barbra Streisand grew up in working class Brooklyn, dreaming of escape from her tough childhood. A stellar student, she resisted the pressure to go to college as her sights were firmly set on Broadway. She was determined to become an actress and landed her first role aged 16, but it was two years later, when she started to sing, that her career took off. Subverting stereotypes and breaking glass ceilings, this programme looks at her rise to stardom and the remarkable achievements of her early career.
Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 was directed by Nicolas Maupied.
Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 holds an average rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of documentary and music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 runs for 1h 0min, and was released in 2017.
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