Directed By: Tara - Pirnia - Mehran

Canadian Justin Bieber’s mother Pattie Mallette is surely proud of her son Justin Bieber. This one hour twenty minute documentary chronicles Bieber’s life from the start of his musical career to his rise to fame. As a child, Bieber showed a strong interest in music, teaching himself to play many instruments. Yes, Bieber can play the guitar and also the drums. The film shows his early days when he was 12, and how he entered a local talent competition, and was placed second. You have personal accounts of Mallette recounting the days she put his music video on YouTube and how it became a hit. The videos soon built up a fan following, and caught the attention of talent agent Scooter Braum who as the rest they say is history. Braun got Bieber and audition with Usher who was impressed and helped Bieber to sign a record deal.

The documentary moves on to Justin’s concerts, press interviews and his appearances on TV shows. This film takes the viewer up the path to success of what became the Justin Bieber phenomenon and includes his performances of current hits including two special performances of ‘Baby’ and acoustic performances of ‘One Time’ and ‘U Smile’. There’s loads of backstage footage, photos of him growing up, videos of him playing the guitar at the age of maybe 10, interviews with Bieber, Usher, and several industry heavyweights including Akon and Jaden Smith. The film also pans Bieber regarding his big screen 3D debut in ‘Never Say Never’ and high profile role on the hit TV drama CSI and appearance on Saturday Night Live. More than that, you cannot forget his performances on the VMAs to his date with royalty at Christmas at the White House with the Obamas.

The film is truly a fans' dreams come true by offering his most loyal followers to see him in different moods, be it blushing at the girls, or admitting he loves girls.

-- Reviewed by Verus Ferreira