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John's husband and manager, David Furnish, is a producer on the project.
The documentary is directed by R.J. Cutler, who also directed \"Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry,\" \"BELUSHI,\" \"The War Room,\" \"The September Issue,\" \"A Perfect Candidate\" and \"The World According to Dick Cheney.\"
“Elton and I could not think of a better collaborator than R.J. Cutler for a film that represents more than just Elton’s career — it’s his life,\" Furnish said in a statement. \"From the Troubadour to Dodger Stadium, we knew that R.J. would help guide Elton’s story and its many layers in a way that feels authentic and evocative.\"
John has been part of the Disney family since 1994, when his music for \"The Lion King\" became a massive hit.
Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
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