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Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at TIFF

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Coyle, J. (2026, September 14). Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at TIFF. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/tiff/darlene-love-at-85-finally-gets-the-spotlight-to-herself-in-a-new-documentary-at-tiff/article_9004de06-8090-5b38-b551-41f1806a490a.html

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At 85 years old, Darlene Love is featured in a new documentary titled "Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film highlights her musical legacy through performances of hits like "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" and "He’s a Rebel," showcasing her continued vocal prowess despite an often uncredited career.

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At 85 years old, singer Darlene Love is receiving overdue recognition with a new documentary titled “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been” at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film highlights her legendary career and features performances of iconic songs like “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” and “He’s a Rebel.” Despite facing uncredited work early in her career, Love’s powerful voice remains impressive, showcasing her status as one of 20th century America's greatest vocalists.

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It’s cosmic justice that Darlene Love, whose career in music so often went uncredited in her youth, still sings so well at age 85. asserted

career → ’ → age

The new documentary, “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been,” is punctuated by Love’s performances of some of her classic songs, including “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” and “He’s a Rebel.” asserted

He → know → Christmas

The performances feel Love reclaiming songs from an up-and-down past. asserted

Love → feel → past

But they also just sound good. asserted

they → sound → ?

Even in her mid-80s, one of the greatest American vocalists of the 20th century sounds amazing. asserted

one → sound → century

Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at TIFF

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