I Am (film series)

Not to be confused with I Am... (TV series).

I Am is a series of documentary films about various prominent celebrity and political figures produced by Canadian company Network Entertainment, most of which were originally commissioned by United States cable network Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV).[1][2]

The series has regularly aired on Crave in Canada, and was picked up for broadcast by The CW in the U.S. beginning in winter 2023.[3] In February 2024, The CW signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Network Media Group and Network Entertainment, which included production and premiere of three new I Am titles.[citation needed]

Installments in the series have included:[4]

As the phrase "I Am" is generic, several other biographical documentaries with titles beginning with the words "I Am" have been produced by other companies, with no connection to the Network Entertainment series. Examples include I Am Greta (2020) and I Am: Celine Dion (2024).[5][6]

  1. ^ Acevedo, Yoselin (April 4, 2017). "'I Am Heath Ledger' Trailer: Spike TV Unveils Intimate First Look at New Documentary About Late Actor — Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Malyk, Lauren (October 17, 2018). "Network Entertainment introduces I Am Richard Pryor". Playback. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Porter, Rick (May 18, 2023). "The CW Sets Acquisition-Heavy 2023-24 Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Network Entertainment. "Productions". Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 16, 2019). "Greta Thunberg Documentary Set At Hulu, Chronicling Climate Activist's Global Rise". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 30, 2024). "Celine Dion Documentary Lands at Amazon MGM". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2024.