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‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary
She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life shows, she’s had to confront illness, family trauma and an identity crisis
TL;DR
- Documentary 'Linda Perry: Let It Die Here' captures singer-songwriter Linda Perry's life.
- Perry underwent a double mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis and cared for her dying, abusive mother.
- The film explores Perry's struggles with her mother's abuse and her journey towards healing.
- Perry, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, has written hits for numerous artists and is now stepping back into the limelight with new solo work and a reformed band.
- The documentary shows Perry's songwriting process, her work with organizations promoting gender equality, and her personal moments of vulnerability.
- Perry describes the film as therapeutic but also 'embarrassing and raw,' reflecting her ongoing process of confronting her past.
- She continues to collaborate with other artists while also running a record label and managing artists, viewing her creative work as a source of safety and therapy.